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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
Definitions of honer word
- noun honer a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools. 1
- noun honer a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions. 1
- verb with object honer to sharpen on a hone: to hone a carving knife. 1
- verb with object honer to enlarge or finish (a hole) with a hone. 1
- verb with object honer to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect: to hone one's skills. 1
- noun honer One who hones. 1
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Origin of honer
First appearance:
before 950 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 950; Middle English (noun); Old English hān stone, rock; cognate with Old Norse hein hone; akin to cone
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Parts of speech for Honer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
honer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
honer usage trend in Literature
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