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sharp
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- pronunciation:
- sharp
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sharper, sharpest |
| definition 1: |
having a thin edge or a fine point.
I'll need a sharp knife to cut this pumpkin.
- synonyms:
- keen
- antonyms:
- blunt, dull
- similar words:
- pointed, pointy
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| definition 2: |
causing a great or sudden change in direction.
Try not to make the sharp turn too fast.- synonyms:
- abrupt, quick, sudden
- antonyms:
- dull, gentle, gradual
- similar words:
- acute, drastic, rapid, steep
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| definition 3: |
biting to the sense of taste or smell.
The sharp cheese brought tears to my eyes.- synonyms:
- pungent, tart
- antonyms:
- mellow, mild
- similar words:
- acid, bitter, sour, spicy, strong
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| definition 4: |
harsh and causing hurt.
Her sharp words hurt her friends.- antonyms:
- gentle, kind
- similar words:
- acid, bitter, critical, cruel, cutting, harsh, sarcastic, unkind
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| definition 5: |
easily seen; clear.
This camera makes a sharp image.- synonyms:
- distinct
- antonyms:
- blurry, misty
- similar words:
- clear, keen, vivid
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| definition 6: |
able to sense very easily and clearly; keen.
Bats have both good eyesight and sharp hearing.Eagles have sharp eyes that let them see their prey from high above the ground. |
| definition 7: |
intelligent; clever.
The sharp student knew the answers right away.- synonyms:
- alert, bright, clever, keen, quick, smart
- antonyms:
- dim, dull, slow, stupid
- similar words:
- acute, agile, apt, attentive, brilliant, intelligent, ready, shrewd
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| related words: |
awake, bright, crafty, sheer, spicy, tart |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
sharper, sharpest |
| definition 1: |
in a sharp or alert way.
Look sharp, or you will miss the bus.- synonyms:
- acutely, alertly, keenly, suddenly
- similar words:
- closely, quickly
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| definition 2: |
exactly.
Come to my office at three o'clock sharp.- synonyms:
- exactly, precisely
- antonyms:
- approximately
- similar words:
- just, on the dot, promptly
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a musical tone that is a half step higher than another.
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| derivations: |
sharply (adv.), sharpness (n.) |
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