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dent vs indent

indent vs dent

dent and indent both are nouns.

dent and indent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dent Yes No Yes No
indent Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dent and indent are synonyms defined as:
  • dent and indent: make a depression into
dent (noun) indent (noun)
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) an order for goods to be exported or imported
an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening) the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
dent (verb) indent (verb)
make a depression into bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant
make a depression into
cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication
notch the edge of or make jagged
set in from the margin
Difference between dent and indent

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