# hone vs hung

> 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.

### hung
*verb · IPA /ˈhʌŋ/ · frequency rank #5,052*
simple past and past participle of hang (except when referring to the method of execution; there, hanged is used instead)

## Source
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