pent Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈpent
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Pent as an Adjective
1
shut up : confined, repressed
a pent crowd
2
Confined in, or as if in, a pen; imprisoned.
3
Confined in a pen, imprisoned.
Pent as a Noun
1
Confinement; concealment.
2
A pentatonic scale.
3
A pentacle or pentagram.
Pent as a Verb
1
simple past and past participle of pen; alternative form of penned.
2
To enclose in a pen.
Pent in a Sentence
a pent crowd
Word Forms & Grammar
pent
pent (plural pents)
Words That Rhyme With Pent
Origin of Pent
Origin 1: probably from past participle of obsolete English pend to confine
Origin 2: From pen + -t.
Origin 3: Clipping of pentatonic.
Origin 4: Clipping of pentacle or pentagram.
First Known Use
1542
Pent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpent/ |
| Meaning | shut up |
| Plural | pents |
| First known use | 1542 |