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Meaning of the word sharp in English

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sharp

US /ʃɑːrp/
UK /ʃɑːp/
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Adjective

1.

having a keen edge or point

Example:
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Be careful, that knife is very sharp.
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The mountain peak was incredibly sharp.
Synonym:
keen razor-sharp pointed edged
Antonym:
dull blunt
2.

producing a sudden, piercing, or intense effect on the senses

Example:
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She let out a sharp cry of pain.
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The cheese had a very sharp taste.
Synonym:
piercing intense pungent acrid
Antonym:
mild dull
3.

intelligent and quick-witted

Example:
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She has a very sharp mind.
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He's a sharp negotiator.
Synonym:
clever astute perceptive shrewd
Antonym:
dull slow stupid

Adverb

exactly or precisely

Example:
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The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp.
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He turned sharp left at the intersection.
Synonym:
precisely exactly punctually
Antonym:
approximately roughly

Noun

(in music) a semitone higher than a specified note

Example:
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The song is in the key of C sharp.
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Play an F sharp on the piano.
Synonym:
raised augmented
Antonym:
flat
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