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Sharpened: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpened

 

[ หˆสƒษ‘หr.pษ™nd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

making sharper

Sharpened refers to the action of making something sharp or sharper, typically used in relation to tools or instruments like knives, pencils, or blades. This action enhances the effectiveness or precision of the item being sharpened.

Synonyms

filleted, honed, pointed, whetted.

Examples of usage

  • She sharpened the pencil before the exam.
  • He sharpened the knife to prepare for cooking.
  • The artist sharpened the edge of the charcoal stick.
  • He sharpened his skills through practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั‚ะพั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท affรปtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ afilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™eno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ๅˆฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skerpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัะบั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ afilado

Etymology

The word 'sharpened' is derived from the verb 'sharpen', which has its roots in Middle English 'scharpen' and Old English 'scearpian', meaning 'to make sharp'. The origin can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic '*skarpwaz', which relates to the term used across different Germanic languages to denote sharpness, including 'sharp' in modern English, which generally means having a thin edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something. The transformation of the word into its past participle form, 'sharpened', has been influenced by the regular formation of past participles in English. Historically, the sharpening of tools has been essential for survival and efficiency, leading to the evolution of various techniques and tools designed specifically for this purpose. Today, 'sharpened' is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as sharpening blades or sharpening one's mind through learning.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,172, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.