English dictionary
mend
nounPronunciation
mɛnd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of putting something in working order again
noun
- sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
verb
- restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
verb
- heal or recover
Example sentences
her stockings had several mends
She repaired her TV set
Repair my shoes please
My broken leg is mending