# hone vs host

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hone
*noun · IPA /hoʊn/ · frequency rank #23,302*
A sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool.

### host
*noun · IPA /həʊst/ · frequency rank #1,758*
One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/hone-vs-host