What does MENDS mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

1. (Noun) Repairs or improvements made to something.
2. (Verb) To repair or improve something.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɛndz/
• UK: /mɛndz/

Origin and Usage

The word "mends" originated from the Old English word "gemǣne" which means "common, shared". It has been used as a noun since the 14th century to refer to repairs or improvements made to something. As a verb, it has been used since the 15th century to mean "to repair or improve something".

Synonyms

• Fixes
• Repairs
• Restores
• Rebuilds
• Renews

Related Words

• Bends
• Blends
• Spends
• Trends
• Sends

Example Sentences

1. The mends made to the car were expensive, but necessary.
2. She mends her clothes herself instead of buying new ones.