sharpen

verb

  • To make something sharp, like a pencil or a knife.
  • To become sharp, like when a pencil point gets pointy.


Synonym

  • hone
  • whet

Antonym

  • blunt
  • blur

Word Explanation:

  • Sharpen means to make something sharper or pointier. For example, when you use a sharpener on a pencil, it takes off the wood and makes the tip sharp so it can write clearly.

Word in hindi

शार्पन

sharpen

Other variations in hindi

  • तेज करना tez karna
  • नुकीला करना nukila karna

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'sharpen' mean?

To sharpen means to make something sharp or to improve it, like making a pencil pointy or making a skill better.

How do you pronounce 'sharpen'?

You say 'sharpen' like this: shar-pun.

What is the origin of the word 'sharpen'?

The word 'sharpen' comes from the Old English word 'scearpian', which means to make sharp.

What is the meaning of 'sharpen' in Hindi?

The word 'sharpen' in Hindi is 'तेज करना' (Tez Karna).