hone

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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hone

(verb)

Meaning

to sharpen or refine something

Example

"She worked hard to hone her skills before the competition."

Synonyms

improveenhanceperfect

Antonyms

dullhamperneglect

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'han', meaning to sharpen.
Related word forms
  • verb: honed
  • noun: honing

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