sharp

adjective
UK: /ʃɑːp/
US: /ʃɑːrp/

  1. Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce things easily.

    1. Be careful with that knife it's very sharp. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef uses a sharp knife to slice the vegetables quickly and efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  2. Sudden and rapid, often causing a strong sensation or change.

    1. I felt a sharp pain in my side. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a sharp increase in prices due to the unexpected demand. [ ] [ ]

  3. Intelligent and quick-witted.

    1. She has a sharp mind for business. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a sharp negotiator who always gets the best deal for his company. [ ] [ ]

  4. Clearly defined; distinct.

    1. The picture on the new TV is very sharp. [ ] [ ]
    2. The contrast between the black text and white background makes the words sharp and easy to read. [ ] [ ]

  5. In music, a note raised by a semitone above its natural pitch.

    1. Play F sharp on the piano. [ ] [ ]
    2. The melody modulates to G sharp in the bridge, creating a sense of tension. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

keen distinct acute precisely witty exactly intelligent
sharp adverb

  1. Exactly at a particular time.

    1. Meet me at six o'clock sharp. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting will begin at 10 AM sharp, so please arrive a few minutes early. [ ] [ ]

  2. Suddenly or steeply.

    1. Turn sharp to avoid the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road curved sharp to the left, requiring the driver to reduce their speed. [ ] [ ]
sharp noun

  1. A musical note that is a semitone higher than a particular note.

    1. C sharp is higher than C. [ ] [ ]
    2. The piece modulates through several sharps, adding complexity to the harmony. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sharp" in English means: Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce things easily., Sudden and rapid, often causing a strong sensation or change., Intelligent and quick-witted., Clearly defined; distinct., In music, a note raised by a semitone above its natural pitch..

The phonetic transcription of "sharp" is /ʃɑːp/ in British English and /ʃɑːrp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sharp": keen, distinct, acute, precisely, witty, exactly, intelligent.

Example usage of "sharp": "Be careful with that knife it's very sharp.". More examples on the page.