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sharp /ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑːrp/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/sha/sharp/sharp__us_1.mp3 sharp(adjective)/ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑːrp/having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in somethingOPPOSITE blunthttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/blunt_2a sharp knifeToys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children.sharp teethTake a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.sudden and rapid, especially of a change in somethinga sharp drop in pricesa sharp rise in crimea sharp increase in unemploymentthe sharp decline in the value of the pound against the dollarHe heard a sharp intake of breath.We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time).clear and definitea sharp outlineThe photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade).She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics.In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky.The issue must be brought into sharper focus.The image looks very sharp and nicely detailed.Extra ExamplesThe picture is surprisingly sharp and clear.The sky was dark, with only the outlines of dockside warehouses standing sharp on the skyline.quick to notice or understand things or to reactto have sharp eyesa girl of sharp intelligencea sharp sense of humourHe kept a sharp lookout for any strangers.It was very sharp of you to see that!Her mind was as sharp as a razor.critical or severesharp criticismEmma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way).He was very sharp with me when I was late.Extra ExamplesHer voice sounded rather sharp.He has been exchanging sharp words with his architect.loud, sudden and often high in toneShe read out the list in sharp, clipped tones.There was a sharp knock on the door.very strong and sudden, often like being cut or badly hurtSYNONYM intensehttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/intenseHe winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg.Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy.changing direction suddenlya sharp bend in the roada sharp turn to the leftstrong and slightly bitterThe cheese has a distinctively sharp taste.Extra ExamplesRaw cranberries are extremely sharp and must always be cooked with a little sugar.The air had a sharp sooty smell.used to describe a very cold or very severe frost or windSEE ALSO razor-sharphttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/razor-sharpclever but possibly dishonestHis lawyer's a sharp operator.The firm had to face some sharp practice from competing companies.fashionable and newThe consultants were a group of men in sharp suits.Todd is a sharp dresser.not full or round in shapea man with a thin face and sharp features (= a pointed nose and chin)used after the name of a note to mean a note a semitone higherOPPOSITE flathttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_2the Piano Sonata in C sharp minorabove the correct pitch (= how high or low a note sounds)OPPOSITE flathttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_2That note sounded sharp.not intelligentHe's not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he?the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibilityHe started work at the sharp end of the business, as a salesman.Word OriginOld English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf.

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(adjective) a sharp knifetoys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children.sharp teethtake a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	sharp
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑːrp/
Example	a sharp knife toys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children. sharp teeth take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/sha/sharp/sharp__us_1.mp3
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Content	sharp (adjective)/ʃɑːp/ /ʃɑːrp/ having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something OPPOSITE blunt https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/blunt_2 a sharp knife Toys with sharp edges are not suitable for young children. sharp teeth Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil. sudden and rapid, especially of a change in something a sharp drop in prices a sharp rise in crime a sharp increase in unemployment the sharp decline in the value of the pound against the dollar He heard a sharp intake of breath. We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). clear and definite a sharp outline The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. The issue must be brought into sharper focus. The image looks very sharp and nicely detailed. Extra Examples The picture is surprisingly sharp and clear. The sky was dark, with only the outlines of dockside warehouses standing sharp on the skyline. quick to notice or understand things or to react to have sharp eyes a girl of sharp intelligence a sharp sense of humour He kept a sharp lookout for any strangers. It was very sharp of you to see that! Her mind was as sharp as a razor. critical or severe sharp criticism Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). He was very sharp with me when I was late. Extra Examples Her voice sounded rather sharp. He has been exchanging sharp words with his architect. loud, sudden and often high in tone She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. There was a sharp knock on the door. very strong and sudden, often like being cut or badly hurt SYNONYM intense https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/intense He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. changing direction suddenly a sharp bend in the road a sharp turn to the left strong and slightly bitter The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. Extra Examples Raw cranberries are extremely sharp and must always be cooked with a little sugar. The air had a sharp sooty smell. used to describe a very cold or very severe frost or wind SEE ALSO razor-sharp https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/razor-sharp clever but possibly dishonest His lawyer's a sharp operator. The firm had to face some sharp practice from competing companies. fashionable and new The consultants were a group of men in sharp suits. Todd is a sharp dresser. not full or round in shape a man with a thin face and sharp features (= a pointed nose and chin) used after the name of a note to mean a note a semitone higher OPPOSITE flat https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_2 the Piano Sonata in C sharp minor above the correct pitch (= how high or low a note sounds) OPPOSITE flat https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_2 That note sounded sharp. not intelligent He's not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he? the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibility He started work at the sharp end of the business, as a salesman. Word Origin Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf.
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