indented (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɛntɪd/

Definition

To set (a line of text or a paragraph) inward from the margin.

Examples

• Please indent the first line of each paragraph.

• The document was indented to improve readability.

• She indented the quote to make it stand out.

How to Use indented

indent by (prepositional phrase)

To set text inward from the margin by a specific amount. — "Indent the paragraph by 0.5 inches."

indent the first line (collocation)

To set only the first line of a paragraph inward from the margin. — "Most style guides recommend you indent the first line of each paragraph."

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