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sharp

/S//A/rp/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp pain.
    Sharp winds.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp knife.
    A pencil with a sharp point.
    Antonyms dull

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

    adj.all

    Examples
    C sharp.
    Antonyms flat

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. 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

  1. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A sharp tool or weapon.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adverb

  1. changing suddenly in direction and degree

    adv.all

    Examples
    The road twists sharply after the light.
    Turn sharp left here.
    Synonyms acutely sharply

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.

    adverb

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp photographic image.
    The sharp crack of a twig.
    Synonyms crisp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. ending in a sharp point

    adj.all

    Synonyms acuate acute needlelike

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    adj.all

    Examples
    As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
    Synonyms acute discriminating incisive keen knifelike penetrating penetrative piercing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

    adj.all

    Synonyms astute shrewd

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. harsh

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sharp criticism.
    A sharp-worded exchange.
    Synonyms brutal sharp-worded tart unrelenting

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

    adj.all

    Synonyms shrill

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. extremely steep

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp drop.
    Synonyms abrupt perpendicular precipitous

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. very sudden and in great amount or degree

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp drop in the stock market.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. quick and forceful

    adj.all

    Examples
    A sharp blow.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. To sharpen.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  2. To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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