Top synonyms for “bend”: bend dexter, bending, bow, crease, crimp, crook, crouch, curve, and 12 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
- (noun)diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left
- (noun)movement that causes the formation of a curve
- (noun)a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range
- (noun)a circular segment of a curve“a bend in the road”
- (noun)an angular or rounded shape made by folding“a fold in the napkin”
- (verb)cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form“bend the rod”
- (verb)bend a joint“flex your wrists”
- (verb)change direction“The road bends”
- (verb)turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
- (verb)form a curve“The stick does not bend”
- (verb)bend one's back forward from the waist on down“he crouched down”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "bend"?
Common synonyms for "bend" include bend dexter, bending, bow, crease, crimp, crook. Our thesaurus lists 20 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "bend"?
Antonyms for "bend" include straighten, unbend. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "bend" mean?
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
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