English to English
sharp
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adjective (a)
- keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point(adj.all)Example:
A sharp pain.
Sharp winds.
source: wordnet30 - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing(adj.all)Example:
A sharp knife.
A pencil with a sharp point.
source: wordnet30 - (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone(adj.all)Example:
C sharp.
source: wordnet30 - Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- A sharp tool or weapon.(noun)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.(adverb)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined(adj.all)Example:
A sharp photographic image.
The sharp crack of a twig.
source: wordnet30 - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions(adj.all)Example:
As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
source: wordnet30 - harsh(adj.all)Example:
Sharp criticism.
A sharp-worded exchange.
source: wordnet30 - extremely steep(adj.all)Example:
A sharp drop.
source: wordnet30 - very sudden and in great amount or degree(adj.all)Example:
A sharp drop in the stock market.
source: wordnet30 - quick and forceful(adj.all)Example:
A sharp blow.
source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- To sharpen.(verb)source: webster1913
- To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.(verb)source: webster1913