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sharp
(/S//A/rp )

adjective (a)

  • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp pain.
    Sharp winds.
    source: wordnet30
  • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp knife.
    A pencil with a sharp point.
    Antonym:
    dull
    source: wordnet30
  • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone(adj.all)
    Example:
    C sharp.
    Antonym:
    flat
    source: wordnet30
  • Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A sharp tool or weapon.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • changing suddenly in direction and degree(adv.all)
    Example:
    The road twists sharply after the light.
    Turn sharp left here.
    Synonym:
    acutely, sharply
    source: wordnet30
  • To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp photographic image.
    The sharp crack of a twig.
    Synonym:
    crisp
    source: wordnet30
  • ending in a sharp point(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    acuate, acute, needlelike
    source: wordnet30
  • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions(adj.all)
    Example:
    As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
    Synonym:
    acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
    source: wordnet30
  • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    astute, shrewd
    source: wordnet30
  • harsh(adj.all)
    Example:
    Sharp criticism.
    A sharp-worded exchange.
    Synonym:
    brutal, sharp-worded, tart, unrelenting
    source: wordnet30
  • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    shrill
    source: wordnet30
  • extremely steep(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp drop.
    Synonym:
    abrupt, perpendicular, precipitous
    source: wordnet30
  • very sudden and in great amount or degree(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp drop in the stock market.
    source: wordnet30
  • quick and forceful(adj.all)
    Example:
    A sharp blow.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To sharpen.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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