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- Dictionarydent/dɛnt/
noun
- 1. a slight hollow in a hard even surface made by a blow or pressure: "there was a hideous dent in the front passenger door" Similar
- 2. a reduction in amount or size: "he has barely made a dent in the poverty rate" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. mark with a dent: "he hit a concrete bollard, denting the wing" Similar
- 2. have an adverse effect on; diminish: "this neither deterred him nor dented his enthusiasm" Similar Opposite
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DENT definition: 1. a small hollow mark in the surface of something, caused by pressure or by being hit: 2. to make…. Learn more.
The meaning of DENT is to make a dent in. How to use dent in a sentence. to make a dent in; to have a weakening effect on; to form a dent by sinking inward : become dented…
Dent definition: a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.. See examples of DENT used in a sentence.
1. A depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow: a dent in the side of a car. 2. Informal A significant, usually diminishing effect or impression: The loss put a dent in the team's confidence. 3. Informal Meaningful progress; headway: at least made a dent in the work. v. dent·ed, dent·ing, dents. v.tr. To make a dent in. v.intr.
A dent is a hollow in the surface of something which has been caused by hitting or pressing it.
Definition of dent verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DENT definition: 1. a hollow area in a hard surface where it has been hit: 2. a reduction in something: 3. to…. Learn more.