the-bends

the-bend

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stressed th ee bend]
- /stressed ði bɛnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stressed th ee bend]
- /stressed ði bɛnd/

Definitions of the-bends word

verb with object the-bends 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 the-bends to direct or turn in a particular direction: to bend one's energies to the task. 1
verb with object the-bends to cause to submit or yield: to bend someone to one's will. 1
verb with object the-bends to modify or relax (restrictions, regulations, etc.) temporarily or in certain circumstances: to bend the rules. 1
verb with object the-bends to incline mentally (usually followed by to or toward): bending his thoughts back toward his childhood. 1
verb with object the-bends to pull back the string of (a bow or the like) in preparation for shooting. 1

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Origin of the-bends

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 The-bends

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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the-bends 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".