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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 Opposite
- 2. producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect: "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back" Similar
adverb
- 1. precisely (used after an expression of time): "the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp" Similar Opposite
- 2. in a sudden or abrupt way: "turn sharp right at the corner" Similar
noun
- 1. a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.
- 2. a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.
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"
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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.
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Sharp definition: having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing. See examples of SHARP used in a sentence.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word sharp in English, with synonyms, examples, and pronunciation. Sharp can describe a point, edge, sound, taste, difference, or a musical note.
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Something with a thin edge or a fine point that can cut is sharp. It's painful when your dog climbs into your lap, poking you with his sharp toenails. A knife and a pointed stick are sharp, since they can pierce or cut, and a piercing pain in your neck is also sharp.
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.
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adj. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. ending in an edge or point: sharp corners. involving a sudden change in direction: a sharp curve in the road. clearly defined; distinct: a sharp contrast between black and white. biting in taste: a sharp cheese. piercing in sound: a sharp cry.
