tends
word · lemma: tend
/ˈtɛndz/
tendz
/tˈɛndz/
tendz
Definition
Shows a regular habit or is likely to do something. Often means something usually happens or behaves in a certain way.
Usage & Nuances
'Tends to' requires an infinitive: 'She tends to arrive early.' Formal or neutral; not normally used for strong certainty. Commonly confused with 'usually,' but 'tends to' highlights a pattern more than frequency.
Spanish: suele - tiende aPortuguese (BR): costuma - tende aPortuguese (PT): costuma - tende aChinese (Simplified): 倾向于 - 常常Chinese (Traditional): 傾向於 - 常常Hindi: झुकाव होता है - आमतौर पर करता हैArabic: يميل إلى - عادةًBengali: প্রবণ হয় - স্বভাবতই করেRussian: склонен - обычноJapanese: 傾向があるVietnamese: có xu hướngKorean: ~하는 경향이 있다Turkish: eğilimi olmakUrdu: مائل ہوتا ہے - رجحان رکھتا ہےIndonesian: cenderung
Example Sentences
My little brother tends to ask a lot of questions about everything.
natural
He tends to forget his keys.
basic
This area tends to be very noisy at night.
basic
He tends to get nervous before big presentations.
natural
Weather here tends to change quickly, so bring a jacket.
natural
She tends to eat healthy food.
basic