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- Dictionarysharp/ʃɑːp/
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: "turn sharp right at the corner" 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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SHARP definition: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.
The meaning of SHARP is adapted to cutting or piercing. How to use sharp in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Sharp.
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.
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.
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.
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. /ʃɑrp/ /ʃɑp/ IPA guide. Other forms: sharper; sharpest; sharps. 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. A knife and a pointed stick are sharp, since they can pierce or cut, and a piercing pain in your neck is also sharp.
sharp meaning, definition, what is sharp: having a very thin edge or point that ca...: Learn more.
Definitions of 'sharp' 1. A sharp point or edge is very thin and can cut through things very easily. A sharp knife, tool, or other object has a point or edge of this kind. [...] 2. You can describe a shape or an object as sharp if part of it or one end of it comes to a point or forms an angle. [...] 3.
Sharp definition: Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.
