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- [bend]
- /bɛnd/
- /ˈbɛndəbl /
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- [bend]
- /bɛnd/
Definitions of bendable word
- verb with object bendable to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop. 1
- verb with object bendable to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one's energies to the task. 1
- verb with object bendable to cause to submit or yield: to bend someone to one's will. 1
- verb with object bendable to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances: to bend the rules. 1
- verb with object bendable to incline mentally (usually followed by to or toward): bending his thoughts back toward his childhood. 1
- verb with object bendable to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting. 1
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Origin of bendable
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English benden (v.) Old English bendan to bind, bend (a bow); cognate with Middle High German benden, Old Norse benda; akin to Old Norse band band. See band3
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Parts of speech for Bendable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bendable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bendable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bendable
adj bendable
- adaptable — If you describe a person or animal as adaptable, you mean that they are able to change their ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- bending — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
Antonyms for bendable
adj bendable
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- unyielding — unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; hard: trees so unyielding that they broke in the harsh north winds.
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- unbend — to straighten from a bent form or position.
- callous — A callous person or action is very cruel and shows no concern for other people or their feelings.
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