mending vs mend

mending and mend both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
mending	Yes	No	No	No
mend	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mending and mend are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of mending include fix, fixing, fixture, repair, reparation.

mending (noun)	mend (noun)
the act of putting something in working order again	the act of putting something in working order again
garments that must be repaired	sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

mending (verb)	mend (verb)
	restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
	heal or recover