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Bend your knees before you jump.
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.
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The road has a sharp bend near the bridge.
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The branch began to bend under the weight of the snow.
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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.
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Which word is an antonym of bend?
Straighten means to make something straight, which is the opposite of bend.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningBend means to curve or make something curve.
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Synonyms
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straightenUse when making something straight.
stiffenUse when something becomes less able to bend.
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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.
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Bend means to curve or make something curve.
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