sharply
US /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
UK /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
1.
with a keen edge or point; acutely
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The knife was sharpened sharply.
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The mountain peak rose sharply against the sky.
2.
suddenly and noticeably
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The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
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Sales increased sharply after the advertisement.
3.
in a severe or critical way
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He spoke sharply to the disobedient child.
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The doctor looked at him sharply.