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NGSL Rank: 1843
sharp
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Meanings
adjective
  • (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.
    E.g. cut the cake with a very sharp knife
  • producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect.
    E.g. I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back
  • distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined.
    E.g. the job was a sharp contrast from her past life
  • (of an action or change) sudden and marked.
    E.g. there was a sharp increase in interest rates
  • having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.
    E.g. her sharp eyes missed nothing
  • (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.
  • (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish.
    E.g. they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit
adverb
  • precisely (used after an expression of time).
    E.g. the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp
  • in a sudden or abrupt way.
    E.g. turn sharp right at the corner
  • above the true or normal pitch of musical sound.
    E.g. he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes
noun
  • a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.
  • a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.
  • a swindler or cheat.
verb
  • raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone.
    E.g. if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note
  • cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards.
    E.g. the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him

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