indent
Translation
to start a line further from the margin, to make a dent in, to place an order for
Examples
You should indent the first line of each paragraph.
You should start the first line of each paragraph further in.
The car was indented where it hit the post.
The car was dented where it hit the post.
Grammar Patterns
to indent ((sth.)) Please indent the first line.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (text) set in, begin further in; (dent) depress, hollow
Etymology
From Old French 'endenter', from 'en-' (in) + 'dent' (tooth). Originally referred to the jagged edge of a duplicate contract.
Memory Tips
Think of putting a 'dent' in the margin of the page to start a new paragraph.