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   sharply

   /ˈʃɑːpli/

   adverb

   • 1. with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point: "a sharply pointed tail"
   • 2. with a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely: "my mouth stings sharply"
   • ▪ in a critical or hurtful manner; strongly or harshly: "the plans have been sharply criticized"
   • 3. in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly: "the waitress had a sharply defined jaw"
   • 4. with a sudden and marked change; dramatically: "housing values have risen sharply"
   • ▪ with a sudden change of direction: "his car swerved sharply to the left"
   • 5. with speed of perception, comprehension, or response: "a sharply observed account"

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   adverb. us / ˈʃɑːrp.li / uk / ˈʃɑːp.li / sharply adverb (SUDDENLY) Add to word list. B2. quickly and suddenly: Inflation has risen / fallen sharply. His health improved / deteriorated sharply this week. The road bends sharply to the left. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Not expected or planned. abrupt end. abrupt halt. abruptly.

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   a. : inclined to or marked by irritability or anger. a sharp temper. b. : causing intense mental or physical distress. a sharp pain. c. : cutting in language or import. a sharp rebuke.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › sharply_advsharply, adv. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   How is the adverb sharply pronounced? British English. /ˈʃɑːpli/ SHAR-plee. U.S. English. /ˈʃɑrpli/ SHAR-plee. See pronunciation. Where does the adverb sharply come from? Earliest known use. Old English. The earliest known use of the adverb sharply is in the Old English period (pre-1150). sharply is formed within English, by derivation.