Sharpened: meaning, definitions and examples
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sharpened
[ หสษหr.pษnd ]
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:
๐ต๐น afiado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช scharf
๐ฎ๐ฉ tajam
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐัะพัะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostry
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญใ
๐ซ๐ท affรปtรฉ
๐ช๐ธ afilado
๐น๐ท keskin
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์นด๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ ostลeno
๐ธ๐ฐ ostrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅฉ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ostr
๐ฎ๐ธ skerpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษskin
๐ฒ๐ฝ afilado
Word origin
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.
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