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sharp BrE / ʃɑːp /  NAmE / ʃɑːrp / Native audio playback is not supported. sharp(adjective)BrE / ʃɑːp /  NAmE / 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_1a sharp knifesharp teethsudden and rapid, especially of a change in somethinga sharp drop in pricesa sharp rise in crimea sharp increase in unemploymentHe 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.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!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.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 woundedsynonym 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.the pungent smell of burning rubberToo much pulp produces a sour wine.acrid smoke from burning tyresThe cheese has a distinctively sharp taste.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 newSee related entries: Describing clotheshttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/describing_clothes/sharp_2The 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 / half step higheropposite flathttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_1the Piano Sonata in C sharp minorabove the correct pitch (= how high or low a note sounds)opposite flathttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_1That note sounded sharp.used in orders to tell somebody to be quick or to hurryYou'd better look sharp or you'll be late.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.Extra ExamplesHer voice sounded rather sharp.Raw cranberries are extremely sharp and must always be cooked with a little sugar.She was quite sharp with me when I talked during her lecture.That note was slightly sharp.The picture is surprisingly sharp and clear.This cheese has a slightly sharp flavour.a display of wickedly sharp teetha fairly sharp rise in the cost of livinga razor sharp mindCareful—the kittens have razor-sharp teethEmma has a sharp tongue.He has been exchanging sharp words with his architect.He heard a sharp intake of breath.His lawyer’s a sharp operator.Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil.The air had a sharp sooty smell.The dog bared his long sharp teeth.The photograph is not very sharp.The sky was dark, with only the outlines of dockside warehouses standing sharp on the skyline.There has been a sharp drop in prices.We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock.You’ll need a really sharp knife for this job.Word OriginOld English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf.

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(adjective) a sharp knifesharp teetha sharp drop in pricesa sharp rise in crime  This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	sharp
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	BrE / ʃɑːp / NAmE / ʃɑːrp /
Example	a sharp knife sharp teeth a sharp drop in prices a sharp rise in crime
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Content	sharp (adjective)BrE / ʃɑːp / NAmE / 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_1 a sharp knife sharp teeth sudden and rapid, especially of a change in something a sharp drop in prices a sharp rise in crime a sharp increase in unemployment 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. 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! 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. 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 wounded 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. the pungent smell of burning rubber Too much pulp produces a sour wine. acrid smoke from burning tyres The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. 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 See related entries: Describing clothes https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/describing_clothes/sharp_2 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 / half step higher opposite flat https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/flat_1 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_1 That note sounded sharp. used in orders to tell somebody to be quick or to hurry You'd better look sharp or you'll be late. 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. Extra Examples Her voice sounded rather sharp. Raw cranberries are extremely sharp and must always be cooked with a little sugar. She was quite sharp with me when I talked during her lecture. That note was slightly sharp. The picture is surprisingly sharp and clear. This cheese has a slightly sharp flavour. a display of wickedly sharp teeth a fairly sharp rise in the cost of living a razor sharp mind Careful—the kittens have razor-sharp teeth Emma has a sharp tongue. He has been exchanging sharp words with his architect. He heard a sharp intake of breath. His lawyer’s a sharp operator. Take a sheet of paper and a sharp pencil. The air had a sharp sooty smell. The dog bared his long sharp teeth. The photograph is not very sharp. The sky was dark, with only the outlines of dockside warehouses standing sharp on the skyline. There has been a sharp drop in prices. We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock. You’ll need a really sharp knife for this job. Word Origin Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf.
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