Vocabulary Spotlight
Bent
Part of Speech: Adjective/Noun
Definition: झुका हुआ या रुचि (Jhuka hua ya ruchi) – Being inclined or having a natural tendency or strong interest toward something.
Pronunciation
[bent]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Tendency – प्रवृत्ति (pravritti)
Related Words
Preference – प्राथमिकता (prathamikta)
Word Origin
“Bent” ka origin Old English ke “bendan” se hua hai, jiska matlab hai to bend or twist. Yeh word kisi ki tendency ya interest ko darshane ke liye bhi use hota hai.
– “Bent” comes from Old English “bendan,” meaning to bend or twist, and also refers to one’s natural inclination.
Word Family
Verb: Bend – झुकना (jhukna)
Noun: Bent – झुकाव या रुझान (jhukav ya rujhan)
Usage Examples
1. Wo hamesha science ke taraf bent tha aur isiliye usne engineering choose ki.
– He was always bent toward science, so he chose engineering.
2. Uska artistic bent uske unique paintings mein dikhayi deta hai.
– His artistic bent is visible in his unique paintings.
Cultural Note
India mein, “bent” shabd ka use vyakti ke personal interests ya natural talents ko describe karne ke liye hota hai, jaise kisi ka art ya science mein bent hona.
In Context
“Bent” ka use aksar kisi vyakti ke rujhan ya inclination ko batane ke liye hota hai, jaise kisi field ya subject mein interest hona.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bent” ka kya matlab hai?
“Bent” shabd ka origin kya hai?