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mend

noun verb

the act of putting something in working order again

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
M
Ends with
D
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

mɛnd

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of putting something in working order again

noun

  1. sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)

    “her stockings had several mends”

verb

  1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

    “She repaired her TV set”

verb

  1. heal or recover

    “My broken leg is mending”

In context

Example Sentences

her stockings had several mends
She repaired her TV set
Repair my shoes please
My broken leg is mending

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