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INDENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Indent.

How to pronounce indent:

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Indent - as a noun

An order for goods to be exported or imported

The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indentation12indention10indenture10

Indent - as a verb

Set in from the margin

Example: "Indent the paragraphs of a letter"

Cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication

Example: "Indent the documents"

Make a depression into

Example: "The bicycle dented my car"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dent5

Notch the edge of or make jagged

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
notch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant

Example: "An indentured servant"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indenture10

Example Sentences

"There was an indent in the side of the car from the accident."
"The paper had a deep indent where it had been folded."
"Please leave a small indent at the beginning of each paragraph."
"The typewriter keys left a clear indent on the paper."
"She noticed an indent on his wedding ring where it had been worn for years."
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Word Game Points

Is INDENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, indent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INDENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is INDENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, indent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INDENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is INDENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, indent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INDENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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