Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Sharpening.
Sharpening - as a verb
Make sharp or sharper
Example: "Sharpen the knives"
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Make crisp or more crisp and precise
Example: "We had to sharpen our arguments"
Become sharp or sharper
Example: "The debate sharpened"
Put (an image) into focus
Example: "Please focus the image; we cannot enjoy the movie"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Give a point to
Example: "The candles are tapered"
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Sharpening - as a noun
The act by which something is sharpened.
(in the plural) the debris produced when a pencil is sharpened.
Example Sentences
"The sharpening of the pencil was necessary before the drawing class."
"She took her knives to the sharpening service to get them ready for cooking."
"The sharpening of his skills in public speaking helped him excel in his career."
"He spent hours practicing the sharpening of his sword for the upcoming battle."
"The sharpening of her senses allowed her to detect the faintest of sounds."
Word Game Points
Is SHARPENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sharpening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHARPENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SHARPENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sharpening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHARPENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SHARPENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sharpening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHARPENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
