sharply
US /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
UK /ˈʃɑːrp.li/
1.
scherp, acuut
with a keen edge or point; acutely
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The knife was sharpened sharply.
Het mes werd scherp geslepen.
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The mountain peak rose sharply against the sky.
De bergtop stak scherp af tegen de lucht.
2.
scherp, plotseling
suddenly and noticeably
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The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
De temperatuur daalde scherp vannacht.
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Sales increased sharply after the advertisement.
De verkoop steeg scherp na de advertentie.
3.
scherp, streng
in a severe or critical way
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He spoke sharply to the disobedient child.
Hij sprak scherp tegen het ongehoorzame kind.
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The doctor looked at him sharply.
De dokter keek hem scherp aan.