sharp

sharp1 [ ʃarp ] adjective ***

▸ 1 pointed

▸ 2 sudden & big/strong etc.

▸ 3 quick to notice/react

▸ 4 clear and with detail

▸ 5 showing someone is annoyed

▸ 6 clearly different

▸ 7 fashionable

▸ 8 with bitter flavor

▸ 9 wind/frost: very cold

▸ 10 good at tricking people

▸ 11 higher in music

1. ) a sharp object has an edge that can cut or an end that is pointed:

Cut the melon in half using a sharp knife.

The cage should have no sharp edges that might cause injury.

a sharp pencil

sharp teeth/claws

These scissors aren't very sharp.

2. ) a sharp change is sudden and very big:

a sharp rise/increase: Supermarkets are reporting a sharp rise in the sale of organic produce.

a sharp decline/drop/fall: This month's figures show a sharp drop in unemployment.

a ) a sharp bend changes direction suddenly:

We approached a sharp bend in the road and the bus slowed down.

b ) a sharp pain is sudden and severe:

I felt a sharp pain in my foot.

c ) a sharp feeling is sudden and strong:

Lindsey felt a sharp pang of guilt.

d ) a sharp breath is taken suddenly, often because you are surprised:

There was a sharp intake of breath when the prizewinners were announced.

e ) a sharp sound is sudden and loud:

a sharp crack of gunfire

a sharp cry of fear

3. ) intelligent and quick to notice something or react to something:

Some of these kids are pretty sharp when it comes to math.

He has a sharp wit and a wicked sense of humor.

keep a sharp eye/lookout on something: The Agency keeps a sharp eye on arm sales abroad.

4. ) clear and seen in a lot of detail:

The new high-definition TV offers razor-sharp pictures and digital sound.

5. ) a sharp comment, voice, or expression shows that someone is unfriendly or annoyed:

My father shot her a sharp look but said nothing.

Sharp words were exchanged.

The deal has come under sharp criticism from the investment community.

6. ) clearly recognized as different:

The warm weather was in sharp contrast to last year's cold temperatures.

7. ) INFORMAL fashionable and impressive:

a sharp dresser

a sharp suit

8. ) a food that is sharp has a strong and bitter flavor:

sharp cheddar cheese

9. ) a sharp wind or FROST is very cold

10. ) INFORMAL dishonest and good at tricking people:

a sharp operator

11. ) used for showing that a musical note should be played or sung a HALF STEP higher than usual:

Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor

╾ sharp|ness noun uncount

sharp

sharp 2 [ ʃarp ] adverb *

1. ) at a particular time exactly:

We're leaving at 5 o'clock sharp.

2. ) in a way that changes direction suddenly:

Turn sharp left after the bridge.

3. ) at a higher than usual PITCH

sharp

sharp 3 [ ʃarp ] noun count

a musical note that is played or sung a HALF STEP higher than usual

a. the symbol \# used for showing a sharp note