sharp

adjectiveB1 · Intermediate

Having a thin edge that can cut.

Meanings of «sharp»

1 · adjective

having a thin edge that can cut

Be careful, that knife is very sharp.

2 · adjective

quick to notice and understand things

My grandmother is still very sharp at ninety.

Similar: clever quick-wittedperceptiveastute

3 · adjective

sudden and intense, not gradual

She felt a sharp pain in her back.

Similar: sudden intense acute

Translation

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«sharp» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

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The difference between similar words

with a thin edge or a point

sharphas an edge or tip that can cutBe careful, this knife is very sharp.

pointedends in a point; not always dangerousThe witch wore a tall pointed hat.

spikycovered with many sharp pointsThe cactus has spiky leaves.

Word family

sharp B1 · adjectivesharpen A2 · verbsharpener B1 · nounsharply B2 · adverbsharpness B2 · noun

False friends

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