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Word: Sharp
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf
ʃɑːp
(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
Short Definition:having edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
Examples:- cut the cake with a very sharp knife
- keep tools sharp
producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
Short Definition:producing sudden, piercing physical sensation
Examples:- I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back
distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined
Short Definition:distinct in outline or detail
Examples:- the job was a sharp contrast from her past life
- the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film
(of an action or change) sudden and marked
Short Definition:sudden and marked
Examples:- there was a sharp increase in interest rates
- he heard her sharp intake of breath
having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response
Short Definition:having or showing speed of perception or response
Examples:- her sharp eyes missed nothing
- his old mind was not so sharp as it once was
(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.
Short Definition:(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch
(of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish
Short Definition:(of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish
Examples:- they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit
Word: Sharp
Speech Type: Adverb
ʃɑːp
precisely (used after an expression of time)
Short Definition:precisely
Examples:- the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp
in a sudden or abrupt way
Short Definition:in sudden or abrupt way
Examples:- turn sharp right at the corner
- he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice
above the true or normal pitch of musical sound
Short Definition:above true or normal pitch of musical sound
Examples:- he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes
Word: Sharp
Speech Type: Noun
ʃɑːp
a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.
Short Definition:musical note raised semitone above natural pitch
a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.
Short Definition:long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing
a swindler or cheat.
Short Definition:swindler or cheat
Word: Sharp
Speech Type: Verb
ʃɑːp
raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone
Short Definition:raise pitch of
Examples:- if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note
cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards
Short Definition:cheat or swindle someone
Examples:- the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him
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