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Sharp Definition

(adjective)
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(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something


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cut the cake with a very sharp knife

keep tools sharp

(adjective)
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producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect


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I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back

(adjective)
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distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined


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the job was a sharp contrast from her past life

the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film

(adjective)
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(of an action or change) sudden and marked


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there was a sharp increase in interest rates

he heard her sharp intake of breath

(adjective)
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(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch


(adjective)
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(of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish


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they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit

(adverb)
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precisely (used after an expression of time)


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the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp

(adverb)
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in a sudden or abrupt way


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turn sharp right at the corner

he was brought up sharp by Helen's voice

(adverb)
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above the true or normal pitch of musical sound


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he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes

(noun)
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a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch


(noun)
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a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing


(noun)
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a swindler or cheat


(verb)
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raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone


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if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note

(verb)
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cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards


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the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him

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