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   sharp

   /ʃɑːp/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something: "cut the cake with a very sharp knife" Similar keensharp-edgedrazor-sharprazor-edgedsharpenedhonedwhettedserratedknife-likecuttingedgedrare:acuteOpposite blunt
   • ▪ tapering to a point or edge: "a sharp pencil" Similar pointedtaperingtaperedneedle-likespikyinformal:pointytechnical:acicularlanceolateacuminatesubulatemucronateaculeaterare:cuspidatecuspedconoidOpposite rounded
   • ▪ (of sand or gravel) composed of angular grains.
   • 2. producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect: "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back" Similar excruciatingagonizingintenseviolentpiercingstabbingshootingstingingsevereacutekeenfiercesearingexquisite
   • ▪ (of a food, taste, or smell) acidic and intense: "fresh goats' milk cheese has a slightly sharper flavour than fromage frais" Similar tangypiquantstrongacidicacidacidysourtartvinegarypungentbitteracerbrare:acidulousaceticacetousacridburningpungentOpposite mildmellowblandsweet
   • ▪ (of a sound) sudden and penetrating: "there was a sharp crack of thunder" Similar loudpiercingshrillhigh-pitchedhighpenetratingharshstridentear-splittingdeafeningthunderousboominghead-splittingOpposite quietsoft
   • ▪ (of words or a speaker) critical or hurtful: "she feared his sharp tongue" Similar harshbitterhardcuttingscathingcausticbitingbarbedtrenchantmordantacrimoniousacerbictartacidsarcasticsardonicill-temperedspitefulvenomousmaliciousvitriolicvicioushurtfulnastyunkindseverecruelwoundingabusivecurtbrusqueabrasiveacerbinformal:bitchycattyrare:mordaciousacidulousOpposite kindamicable
   • ▪ (of an emotion or experience) felt acutely or intensely; painful: "her sharp disappointment was tinged with embarrassment" Similar intenseacutekeenstrongbitterfiercesearingpiercingheartfeltvery greatoverpowering
   • 3. distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined: "the job was a sharp contrast from her past life" Similar distinctclear-cutclearwell definedwell focusedcrispstarkobviousmarkeddefinitepronouncedevidentmanifestOpposite blurredindistinct
   • 4. (of an action or change) sudden and marked: "there was a sharp increase in interest rates" Similar suddenabruptrapidsteepprecipitousprecipitateOpposite gradual
   • ▪ (of a bend, angle, or turn) making a sudden change of direction: "the bus creaked round a sharp hairpin bend" Similar hairpintightangular
   • 5. having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response: "her sharp eyes missed nothing" Similar keenperceptiveobservantacutesharp-sightedbeadyhawklikeperceptivediscerningpercipientperspicaciouspenetrativepiercingpenetratingdiscriminatingsensitiveincisivekeenkeen-wittedacutesharp-wittedquickquick-wittedclevershrewdastuteintelligentintuitivebrightagilenimblenimble-wittedalertquick off the markreadyaptfinefinely honedrapier-likeprobingsearchinginsightfulknowinginformal:smarton the ballquick on the uptakenot missing a tricksavvywith all one's wits about onedownygeniussussknowing how many beans make fivepawkycuteheads-upwhip-smartrare:long-headedarguteOpposite weakslowdullstupid
   • ▪ quick to take advantage, especially in an unscrupulous or dishonest way: "Paul's a sharp operator" Similar clevershrewdcannysmartcunningwilycraftyartfulguilefulunscrupulousdishonestinformal:slickflyOpposite naiveingenuous
   • 6. (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.
   • ▪ (of a note) a semitone higher than a specified note: "F sharp"
   • ▪ (of a key) having a sharp or sharps in the signature.
   • 7. (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish: informal "they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit" Similar smartstylishfashionablechicmodishelegantspruceinformal:trendycoolsnazzyclassyflashsnappynattyniftydressykickingkickytonyflyspiffysassystylin'archaic:trigOpposite shabbyscruffy

   adverb

   • 1. precisely (used after an expression of time): "the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp" Similar preciselyexactlyon the dotpromptlypromptpunctuallydead onon the stroke of …informal:on the buttonon the noseon the knockerOpposite approximatelyroughly
   • 2. in a sudden or abrupt way: "turn sharp right at the corner" Similar abruptlysuddenlysharplyall of a suddenunexpectedlywithout warning
   • 3. above the true or normal pitch of musical sound: "he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes"

   noun

   • 1. a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.
   • ▪ the sign ♯, indicating a sharp.
   • 2. a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.
   • ▪ a thing with a sharp edge, such as a blade or a fragment of glass: "the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste"
   • 3. a swindler or cheat. informal

   verb

   • 1. raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone: US "if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note"
   • 2. cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards: archaic "the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him"

   Word Origin Old Englishsc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHARP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHARP definition: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.

   • Znaczenie Sharp, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SHARP definicja: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut...

   • English (US)

     producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you...

   • Sharp Turkish Translation

     SHARP translate: keskin, sivri, sivri uçlu, (zekâ) keskin,...

   • Sharp: Russian Translation

     SHARP translate: острый , сообразительный , резкий,...

   • Sharp Spanish Translation

     SHARP translate: afilado, brusco, pronunciado, intenso,...

   • Card Sharp

     CARD SHARP definition: 1. a person who earns money by...

   • Sharp: French Translation

     SHARP translate: tranchant/-ante, bien aiguisé/-ée,...

   • Ultra-Sharp

     ULTRA-SHARP definition: 1. having a very thin edge or point...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sharpSharp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : adapted to cutting or piercing: such as. a. : having a thin keen edge or fine point. b. : briskly or bitingly cold : nipping. a sharp wind. 2. a. : keen in intellect : quick-witted. b. : keen in perception : acute. sharp sight. c. : keen in attention : vigilant. keep a sharp lookout. d.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHARP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'sharp' sharp. (ʃɑːʳp ) Word forms: sharps , sharper , sharpest. 1. adjective B1. A sharp point or edge is very thin and can cut through things very easily. A sharp knife, tool, or other object has a point or edge of this kind. The other end of the twig is sharpened into a sharp point to use as a toothpick.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHARP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut: She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet. sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. painful Her ankle was still painful if she put weight on it.

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   Sharp suggests an acute, sensitive, alert, penetrating quality: a sharp mind. Keen implies observant, incisive, and vigorous: a keen intellect. Intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand: an intelligent reader.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › sharpSharp - definition of sharp by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing. 2. a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image. b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose. c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior. 3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn. 4. a.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsharp adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   sharp (of a taste or smell) strong and slightly bitter; (of food or drink) having a sharp taste: The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. acid (of a taste or smell) bitter, like the taste of a lemon or of fruit that is not ready to eat; (of food or drink) having an acid taste. which word?