bends
word · lemma: bend
Definition
The third person singular form of 'bend,' meaning to curve, make something curve, or a curve or turn in something, such as a road or a part of the body.
Usage & Nuances
'Bends' is used for he/she/it present tense. Common collocations: 'road bends', 'he bends forward', 'pipe bends'. As a noun, 'the bends' can mean a diving sickness (completely different meaning). Do not confuse with 'bands' or 'binds'.
Spanish: dobla - curvas (camino)Portuguese (BR): dobra - curvas (estrada)Portuguese (PT): dobra - curvas (estrada)Chinese (Simplified): 弯曲 - 拐弯 (道路)Chinese (Traditional): 彎曲 - 轉彎 (道路)Hindi: मोड़ता है - मोड़ (सड़क)Arabic: ينحني - منعطفات (طريق)Bengali: বাঁকায় - মোড়ানো - নত হয়Russian: гнёт - сгибает - изгибаетсяJapanese: 曲げる（まげる） - 曲がる（まがる）Vietnamese: uốn cong - congKorean: 굽힌다 - 구부러진다Turkish: eğiyor - bükülüyorUrdu: موڑتا ہے - جھکتا ہےIndonesian: membengkokkan - melengkung
Example Sentences
She bends the wire to make a circle.
basic
The road bends to the left after the bridge.
basic
He bends down to pick up his book.
basic
My umbrella always bends in strong wind.
natural
If the pipe bends, we might have to replace it.
natural
She never bends the rules, even for friends.
natural