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'sharp' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'sharp'
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
a sharp photographic image
the sharp crack of a twig
2. ending in a sharp point
3. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
4. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
5. harsh
sharp criticism
a sharp-worded exchange
6. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
7. extremely steep
a sharp drop
8. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
a sharp pain
sharp winds
9. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
a sharp knife
a pencil with a sharp point
10. raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
C sharp
11. very sudden and in great amount or degree
a sharp drop in the stock market
12. quick and forceful
a sharp blow

'sharp' - used as a adverb
13. changing suddenly in direction and degree
turn sharp left here

'sharp' - used as a noun
14. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
15. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

derived forms
1. Sharp / Plural
sharps
2. Sharp / Comparitive
sharper
3. Sharp / Superlative
sharpest
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Antonym
  • dull
  • flat
  • natural
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