hone in

Meanings

• Verb

  To focus one's attention closely on a particular point or task.

  - "We need to hone in on the main issue."
  - "The detective hones in on the suspect."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hone in
home sign , gone in , mown in

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Variants

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hone in , honed in , hones in , honing in , hone in on , honed in on , hones in on , honing in on

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Etymology

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The phrase 'hone in' is believed to have originated from the hunting world, where hunters would 'hone in' on their prey by getting closer and closer.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hone in' first appeared in print in the late 19th century.

2. The phrase 'hone in' is often used in business to describe the process of identifying and addressing a specific market need or customer segment.

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Related Concepts

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1. focus: The act of concentrating one's attention on a particular point or area.

2. concentrate: To direct one's attention or efforts fully towards a particular task or subject.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hone in' is often used metaphorically to describe the intense focus required in various fields, such as science, art, and business.

How to Memorize "hone in"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a magnifying glass focusing on a small detail or a hunter getting closer to his prey.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'hone in' with the idea of intense focus or concentration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H.O.N.E.I.N to remember the meaning: Hone In On New Experiences.

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