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sharp·ly
 sharply
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- pronunciation:
- sharp
li
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
severely, abruptly, or harshly.
The driver turned the car sharply to the right.He lost his temper and spoke to his son sharply.- antonyms:
- gently, gradually
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| definition 2: |
in a markedly new direction with little or no previous indication.
Slow down, because the road curves sharply up ahead.Stocks rose sharply this morning.- synonyms:
- dramatically
- antonyms:
- gently, slightly, somewhat
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| definition 3: |
in strong contrast.
Wearing that red suit of his, he stood out sharply in the crowd. |
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