Bent and Knack

Bent

Bent noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: the perfect gift for a person of a literary bent

Knack is a synonym for bent in inclination topic. In some cases you can use "Knack" instead a noun "Bent", when it comes to topics like ability, gift. popular alternative

Nearby Word: bend

Knack

Knack noun - A special and usually inborn ability.
Usage example: a jazz musician with an incredible knack for improvisation

Bent is a synonym for knack in ability topic. You can use "Bent" instead a noun "Knack", if it concerns topics such as gift, skill. popular alternative

Nearby Words: knacker, knackery

How words are described

human human bent human knack
natural natural bent natural knack
certain certain bent certain knack
sinister sinister bent sinister knack
Other adjectives: obvious, strong, definite, little, psychic, supernatural, traditional, mystical, mad, martial, magical, defensive.
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