Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːrpən/
noun a tool or object used for sharpening
A1 I use a sharpen to make my pencils pointy.
A2 The chef used a sharpen to make sure his knives were always ready for use.
B1 The artist needed to buy a new sharpen for her drawing pencils.
B2 He always carries a sharpen in his backpack so he can sharpen his tools on the go.
C1 The master carpenter's workshop is filled with various types of sharpen for different tools.
C2 Her precision in sharpening her tools is what sets her apart from other craftsmen.
verb to make or become sharp
A1 I sharpened my pencil before starting the test.
A2 She sharpened the knife to prepare for cooking dinner.
B1 The chef sharpened his skills by attending a cooking workshop.
B2 Regular practice helps sharpen your language abilities.
C1 The intense training program sharpened his focus and determination.
C2 The artist constantly sharpens his artistic vision through experimentation and exploration.
formal It is important to sharpen your skills through continuous learning and practice.
informal I need to sharpen my pencil before I can start writing.
slang I'm going to sharpen up on my basketball skills before the game.
figurative The competition will sharpen our focus and determination to succeed.
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