sharp

/ʃɑ:p/
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sharp

The chef uses a sharp knife to slice vegetables.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having a thin edge or fine point capable of cutting or piercing: Describes an object designed to or capable of easily penetrating or slicing.
    • Abrupt and sudden: Describes a change that is very quick and distinct.
    • Clearly defined or distinct: Describes something with clear outlines or a clear sound.
    • Keenly perceptive or intelligent: Describes a person who is mentally quick, observant, or shrewd.
    • Harsh or severe: Describes criticism, pain, or weather that is intense and biting.
    • Acute in taste or smell: Describes a strong, often pungent or acidic flavor or odor.
    • Raised in pitch by a semitone: In music, describes a note that is one half-step higher than the natural note.

  2. Noun:

    • A musical symbol (#): A sign placed before a note to raise its pitch by a half step.
    • A long, thin sewing needle: A needle with a very fine, pointed end.

  3. Adverb:

    • Precisely or exactly: Used to indicate an exact point in time.
    • Suddenly and abruptly: Describes a change in direction that is quick and angular.
    • At a higher pitch: In music, describes singing or playing above the correct pitch.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • Be careful with that sharp knife. (It has a thin cutting edge.)
    • There was a sharp decline in sales this quarter. (The drop was sudden and significant.)
    • The photograph was in sharp focus. (The image was very clear.)
    • She has a sharp mind for business. (She is intelligent and perceptive.)
    • He felt a sharp pain in his side. (The pain was sudden and intense.)
    • The cheese has a sharp flavor. (The taste is strong and pungent.)
    • The key of F sharp is challenging for beginners. (The note F is raised by a semitone.)

  • Noun:

    • The score has a sharp on the F note. (The musical symbol # modifies the F note.)
    • She threaded the sharp to mend the seam. (She used a fine-pointed sewing needle.)

  • Adverb:

    • The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp. (The meeting starts exactly at 9:00.)
    • The car turned sharp right at the corner. (The turn was sudden and at a tight angle.)
    • The violinist played sharp during the solo. (The notes were played slightly above the correct pitch.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Look sharp!": An imperative phrase meaning to be quick, alert, or to hurry up.
    • Look sharp! The boss is coming.
  • "Sharp practice": Refers to dishonest or barely legal business dealings.
    • The company was accused of sharp practice in its contracts.
  • "Sharp as a tack": An idiom describing someone who is very intelligent or quick-witted.
    • Even at ninety, her mind is as sharp as a tack.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sharpen (verb): To make something sharp or sharper.
    • He needed to sharpen the pencil.
  • Sharply (adverb): In a sharp manner (e.g., , ).
  • Sharpness (noun): The quality or degree of being sharp.
    • The sharpness of the image was impressive.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (cutting): Keen, edged, pointed.
  • Adjective (sudden): Abrupt, precipitous, steep.
  • Adjective (intelligent): Astute, shrewd, perceptive, acute.
  • Adjective (severe): Biting, cutting, harsh, acerbic.
  • Adverb (exactly): Precisely, exactly, on the dot.
Antonyms
  • Adjective (cutting): Dull, blunt, rounded.
  • Adjective (sudden): Gradual, gentle.
  • Adjective (intelligent): Dull, obtuse, slow.
  • Adjective (severe): Mild, gentle, kind.
  • Adverb (exactly): Approximately, roughly.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Sharp tongue": A tendency to speak in a harsh or critical way.
    • She's known for her sharp tongue.
  • "At the sharp end": Involved in the most difficult or demanding part of an activity.
    • Nurses are at the sharp end of patient care.
  • "Keep a sharp lookout": To watch carefully and vigilantly.
    • The guard was told to keep a sharp lookout for intruders.
sharp

The chef uses a sharp knife to slice vegetables.

Adjective
  1. quick and forceful
    • a sharp blow
  2. very sudden and in great amount or degree
    • a sharp drop in the stock market
  3. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
    • C sharp
  4. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
    • a sharp knife
    • a pencil with a sharp point
  5. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
    • a sharp pain
    • sharp winds
  6. extremely steep
    • an abrupt canyon
    • the precipitous rapids of the upper river
    • the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
    • a sharp drop
  7. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
    • a shrill whistle
    • a shrill gaiety
  8. harsh
    • sharp criticism
    • a sharp-worded exchange
    • a tart remark
  9. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
    • a smart businessman
    • an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
    • he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
  10. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
    • an acute observer of politics and politicians
    • incisive comments
    • icy knifelike reasoning
    • as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
    • penetrating insight
    • frequent penetrative observations
  11. ending in a sharp point
  12. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
    • a sharp photographic image
    • the sharp crack of a twig
    • the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
Noun
  1. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
  2. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
Adverb
  1. changing suddenly in direction and degree
    • the road twists sharply after the light
    • turn sharp left here
    • the visor was acutely peaked
    • her shoes had acutely pointed toes

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