Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bone up

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.47 in modern English

Syllables: bone up
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.

Intransitive verb; Slang

Example Sentences

"Information acquired in that way, makes an impression ; this "boning" up for an examination is all right as a finishing touch, but it will not last."
"Here's your chance to bone up on the segregating, or crediting, or whatever you call it."
"Now is the perfect time to bone up on your fashion history."

Usage

Inflected Forms

bones up (present, singular) boning up (participle, present) boned up (participle, past) boned up (past)

Phrases

ramp up

Frequently Paired Words

ramp up

Synonyms

brush up review revise rub up cram grind away drum swot get up mug up swot up bone

Questions

What does bone up mean?: To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.

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