How Do You Spell SHARPENS?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɑːpənz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sharpens" is based on the pronunciation of the word. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈʃɑːpənz/. The first two letters "sh" represent the sound, ʃ, which is a voiceless postalveolar fricative. The next two letters "ar" represent the sound, ɑː, which is a long open back unrounded vowel. The third letter "p" represents the sound, p, which is a voiceless bilabial plosive. The rest of the word follows a similar pattern, with the final "s" representing a voiceless alveolar fricative.

SHARPENS Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "sharpens" refers to the process or action of making something sharp or sharper. It can be used in various contexts and has different meanings depending on the particular context in which it is used.

    In the literal sense, "sharpens" primarily relates to the act of refining the sharpness or edge of an object, such as a knife, blade, or pencil, by using a tool or technique. This action involves removing excess material, honing, or grinding to enhance the object's ability to effectively perform its intended purpose.

    In a figurative or metaphorical sense, "sharpens" can also describe the act of improving or enhancing one's intellectual, analytical, or creative skills. It suggests the process of becoming more astute, acute, or keen in thinking, analyzing, or problem-solving. This could be achieved through practice, learning, or experiences that result in a heightened mental ability, precision, or clarity.

    Furthermore, the word "sharpens" can be used in a broader sense to signify the act of intensifying or strengthening something. For example, when used in the context of senses or perception, it may imply enhancing or heightening one's sensitivity to a particular stimulus, such as sharpening one's vision or sharpening one's hearing.

    Overall, the term "sharpens" encompasses the ideas of refining, improving, honing, intensifying, or strengthening, depending on the specific context in which it is utilized.

Top Common Misspellings for SHARPENS *

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SHARPENS

Etymology of SHARPENS

The word "sharpens" is derived from the Middle English verb "sharpen" which originated from the Old English word "scearpian". This Old English term shares its roots with the Proto-Germanic word "skarp-ōną" which means "to sharpen" or "to make sharp". Further back, the Proto-Germanic word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European base "sker-" which means "to cut" or "to separate". The word "sharpens" ultimately traces its etymology back to this ancient root.

Similar spelling words for SHARPENS

Conjugate verb Sharpens

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I sharpen
we sharpen
you sharpen
he/she/it sharpens
they sharpen

PRESENT PERFECT

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

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: