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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
- /həʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohn]
- /hoʊn/
Definitions of hones word
- noun hones a whetstone of fine, compact texture for sharpening razors and other cutting tools. 1
- noun hones a precision tool with a mechanically rotated abrasive tip, for enlarging holes to precise dimensions. 1
- verb with object hones to sharpen on a hone: to hone a carving knife. 1
- verb with object hones to enlarge or finish (a hole) with a hone. 1
- verb with object hones to make more acute or effective; improve; perfect: to hone one's skills. 1
- verb without object hones South Midland and Southern U.S. to yearn; long: to hone for the farm life; to hone after peach pie. 1
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Origin of hones
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 Hones
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hones 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hones usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hones
verb hones
- grooms — Plural form of groom.
- whets — to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction.
- files — Plural form of file.
- grinds — (Ireland, colloquial, plurale tantum) tutoring; extra lessons in a specific subject outside of school hours. Grinds are often given by private individuals or firms, and might not be provided by the school.
- edges — Plural form of edge.
noun hones
- grindstones — Plural form of grindstone.