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- Dictionarysharp/SHärp/
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: "he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice" 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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The meaning of SHARP is adapted to cutting or piercing. How to use sharp in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sharp.
SHARP definition: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
A sharp change, movement, or feeling occurs suddenly, and is great in amount, force, or degree. There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation. Tennis requires a lot of short sharp movements. He felt a sharp pain in the abductor muscle in his right thigh.
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. SKIP TO CONTENT
SHARP meaning: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.
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?
SHARP definition: 1. having a very thin or pointed edge that can cut things: 2. a sudden and very large increase or…. Learn more.
(of a physical feeling or an emotion) very strong and sudden, often like being cut or wounded synonym intense He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. curves. changing direction suddenly a sharp bend in the road a sharp turn to the left. flavor/smell.
