Pronunciation: /dɪnt/

Definitions of dint

noun a force or effort; a blow or stroke

Example Sentences

A1 I made a dent in my savings by buying a new phone.

A2 The car door had a dent from where it was hit.

B1 She managed to fix the dent in the wall with some spackle.

B2 The dent in his reputation was hard to repair after the scandal.

C1 The company's profits showed a slight dint after the market crash.

C2 Her flawless performance in the play put a significant dint in her acting career.

verb None

Example Sentences

A1 She dint understand the instructions.

A2 He dint have time to finish his homework.

B1 The team dint win the championship last year.

B2 I dint think he would actually show up.

C1 The new policy dint have the desired impact on sales.

C2 Despite his efforts, he dint achieve his goal.

adjective None

Example Sentences

A1 She fixed the broken chair with a dint piece of wood.

A2 The old car had a dint bumper from a previous accident.

B1 The dint paint on the walls gave the room a rustic look.

B2 The artist used dint brush strokes to create a textured effect in the painting.

C1 His speech was filled with dint references to classical literature.

C2 The novel was lauded for its dint exploration of complex philosophical themes.

adverb None

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't open the jar by dint of her small hands.

A2 He managed to finish the project on time by dint of working late every night.

B1 By dint of his determination, he was able to overcome all obstacles and reach his goal.

B2 The team won the championship by dint of their hard work and dedication.

C1 By dint of his exceptional talent, he was able to rise to the top of his field.

C2 She achieved great success by dint of her relentless pursuit of excellence.

pronoun None

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't open the jar by herself, so she asked for help by dint of her brother.

A2 By dint of hard work and dedication, he was able to achieve his goals.

B1 The team won the championship by dint of their exceptional teamwork and skill.

B2 By dint of his intelligence and charisma, he was able to persuade the board to approve the project.

C1 She rose to the top of the company by dint of her strategic thinking and leadership abilities.

C2 By dint of his reputation as a world-renowned scientist, he was invited to speak at the prestigious conference.

preposition None

Example Sentences

A1 She reached the top of the mountain by dint of her determination.

A2 He achieved success in his career by dint of hard work and perseverance.

B1 The team won the championship by dint of their teamwork and skill.

B2 The company overcame the challenges by dint of their innovative strategies.

C1 The government was able to pass the bill by dint of their political influence.

C2 The artist created a masterpiece by dint of their talent and creativity.

conjunction None

Example Sentences

A1 I couldn't go to the party, dint I have to work late.

A2 She didn't study for the exam, dint she pass with flying colors.

B1 The weather was bad, dint we still manage to have a great time.

B2 He was feeling unwell, dint he still give a fantastic presentation.

C1 Despite the setbacks, dint they achieve their goal.

C2 The company faced financial difficulties, dint they emerge stronger than ever.

interjection None

Example Sentences

A1 Dint you hear me calling your name?

A2 Dint forget to bring your umbrella, it might rain.

B1 By dint of hard work, she was able to achieve her goals.

B2 He succeeded in the competition by dint of his determination and skill.

C1 Dint worry, everything will work out in the end.

C2 Dint you dare speak to me in that tone of voice.

article None

Example Sentences

A1 She made a dent in the cake by taking a large slice.

A2 By studying every day, he was able to make a dint in his English skills.

B1 The new manager made a dint in the company's sales by implementing new strategies.

B2 Her hard work and dedication made a dint in the team's overall performance.

C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research made a significant dint in the field of medicine.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece made a lasting dint in the art world.

Examples of dint in a Sentence

formal She achieved success through hard work and dint of her perseverance.

informal He got the job by dint of knowing someone in the company.

slang By dint of his charm, he managed to get out of trouble.

figurative The tree fell down not by force, but by the dint of the wind's relentless blowing.

Grammatical Forms of dint

past tense

dint

plural

dints

comparative

more dint

superlative

most dint

present tense

dints

future tense

will dint

perfect tense

have dinted

continuous tense

is dinting

singular

dint

positive degree

dint

infinitive

to dint

gerund

dinting

participle

dinted

Origin and Evolution of dint

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dint' originated from Old English 'dynt' which meant a blow or stroke.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dint' evolved to also mean an impact or influence, as in 'making a dint in the problem'.