dint
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪnt/
KK: /dɪnt/
noun
Definition
A mark or hollow made by pressure or impact on a surface, or the force used to achieve something.
Example
She made a dint in the metal with her hammer.
Conversation
Did you see the dint in my car door?
Yeah, what happened?
I accidentally bumped it against the wall while parking.
Ouch! Just be careful next time, those dints can be tricky.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dent
mark
impression
Antonyms
smoothness
flatness
perfection
transitive verb
Definition
To make a mark or indentation in a surface by applying force.
Example
He used a hammer to dint the metal sheet.
Tense Forms
Past: dinted
Past Participle: dinted
Conversation
Did you see how I dint the car door when I closed it too hard?
Yeah, I noticed! It really made a loud noise.
I’m worried it might leave a bigger mark if I don’t fix it soon.
Root Explanation
Dint originates from Old English 'dynt', meaning a blow or stroke. It refers to the mark or impression made by a blow.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'blow' or 'stroke' that leaves a mark — that's what 'dint' means.
Visually Confused Words
didnt
dit
din
delint
dainty