Honed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Honed
Honed (verb)
- to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
- to make more acute, intense, or effective, whet
- yearn —often used with for or after
- grumble, moan
- to move toward or focus attention on an objective
- to find and go directly toward (someone or something) —usually used figuratively
Honed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
"using a finely honed butcher knife will make cutting meat easier"
Honed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to make sharp or sharper
"honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness"
"honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel"
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to make smooth by friction
"honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Honed
The most common words with a similar meaning to Honed:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Honed
Words with the opposite meaning of Honed:
Near Antonyms of Honed
Word Forms of Honed
Inflections: honing, honed in, honing in, hones in, honed in on, honing in on, hones in on
Derived words: honer (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Honed
Middle French hoigner to grumble
First known use: 1788
Frequently Asked Questions about Honed
What does "Honed" mean?
"Honed" means to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Honed"?
Other words for "Honed" include cutting, edged, edgy, ground, keen, sharp, sharpened and stropped. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Honed" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Honed"?
There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Honed". Common alternatives include cutting, edged, edgy, ground, keen, sharp, sharpened, stropped, trenchant and whetted.
What is the opposite of "Honed"?
Antonyms of "Honed" include blunt, blunted, dull, dulled and obtuse. Near antonyms include rounded, smooth, soft and even.
How do you use "Honed" in a sentence?
Examples of "Honed" in a sentence: "using a finely honed butcher knife will make cutting meat easier"; "honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness"; "honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel".
Is "Honed" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Honed" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Honed"?
"Honed" is pronounced /ˈhōn/.
What is the origin of the word "Honed"?
"Honed" comes from Middle French hoigner to grumble. First known use: 1788.