How Do You Spell HONES?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊnz] (IPA)

The word "hones" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, which indicates that the "o" in "hone" is pronounced as a long "o" sound. The IPA phonetic transcription for "hones" is /hoʊnz/. The first symbol represents the "h" sound, and the second symbol represents the long "o" sound. The "n" is represented by a separate symbol, and the final "s" represents a voiced consonant sound. Despite the silent "e," this spelling helps indicate the correct pronunciation of the word.

HONES Meaning and Definition

  1. Hones is a verb that refers to the action of sharpening or refining something, particularly skills, abilities, or qualities. When someone hones a skill, they work on improving or perfecting it through practice and dedication.

    The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of refining or perfecting other non-physical elements, such as one's character, knowledge, or judgment. In this sense, hones implies a continuous effort to enhance and develop these aspects in order to reach a higher level of proficiency or excellence.

    Honing requires focus, dedication, and perseverance. It involves a deliberate and conscious effort to identify weaknesses or areas for improvement and then engage in activities or practice that specifically target those areas. It often involves repetition and practice over time in order to master a skill or achieve the desired level of improvement.

    Honing can be applied to various areas of life, such as sports, music, writing, public speaking, or problem-solving. It is an ongoing process that individuals engage in to refine their abilities and achieve personal growth. Through hones, individuals can unlock their full potential and reach higher levels of expertise or proficiency in their chosen field.

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Etymology of HONES

The word "hones" has its origins in Old English, derived from the Old Norse word "hǫn", meaning "stone". The Old Norse term was further influenced by the Old English word "han", which referred to a whetstone used for sharpening blades. Over time, the word "hones" came to be used as a verb, meaning to sharpen or refine something, particularly skills or abilities.

Similar spelling words for HONES

Conjugate verb Hones

CONDITIONAL

I would hone
we would hone
you would hone
he/she/it would hone
they would hone

FUTURE

I will hone
we will hone
you will hone
he/she/it will hone
they will hone

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have honed
we will have honed
you will have honed
he/she/it will have honed
they will have honed

PAST

I honed
we honed
you honed
he/she/it honed
they honed

PAST PERFECT

I had honed
we had honed
you had honed
he/she/it had honed
they had honed

PRESENT

I hone
we hone
you hone
he/she/it hones
they hone

PRESENT PERFECT

I have honed
we have honed
you have honed
he/she/it has honed
they have honed
I am honing
we are honing
you are honing
he/she/it is honing
they are honing
I was honing
we were honing
you were honing
he/she/it was honing
they were honing
I will be honing
we will be honing
you will be honing
he/she/it will be honing
they will be honing
I have been honing
we have been honing
you have been honing
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they have been honing
I had been honing
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you had been honing
he/she/it had been honing
they had been honing
I will have been honing
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I would have honed
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you would have honed
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they would have honed
I would be honing
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