Pronunciation coach
Bend
Sounds like
BEND
Tap the speaker to hear the word.
Simple meaning
What does Bend mean?
Bend means to curve or make something curve.
Dictionary definition
To curve or make something curve; a bend can also be a curve in a road, river, or object.
Example sentences
Bend in a sentence
easy
Bend your knees before you jump.
medium
The road has a sharp bend near the bridge.
hard
The branch began to bend under the weight of the snow.
Synonyms
Words like Bend
Antonyms
Opposite words
straightenUse when making something straight.
stiffenUse when something becomes less able to bend.
Word family
Bend word family
Base word
bend
verb
bends
Curves or makes something curve.
adjective
bent
Curved or not straight.
verb
bending
Curving or making something curve.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Bend
Practice 1
What does bend mean?
Bend means to curve, or to make something curve.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to bend?
Curve is close in meaning to bend.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of bend?
Straighten means to make something straight, which is the opposite of bend.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Bend, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.