sharp
word
/ˈʃɑɹp/
sharp
/ʃˈɑːp/
shahp
Definition
Sharp describes something with a thin edge or point that can cut easily. It can also mean a strong, clear sound or feeling, a sudden change, or a person who is quick and intelligent.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and flexible. Typical collocations include 'sharp knife', 'sharp pain', 'sharp turn', 'sharp contrast', and 'sharp mind'. For time, 'at 8 sharp' means exactly at 8:00. For speech or behavior, 'sharp' can sound critical, as in 'a sharp reply'.
Spanish: afilado - agudo - bruscoPortuguese (BR): afiado - agudo - bruscoPortuguese (PT): afiado - agudo - bruscoChinese (Simplified): 锋利的 - 尖锐的 - 急剧的Chinese (Traditional): 鋒利的 - 尖銳的 - 急劇的Hindi: तेज़ - नुकीला - तीखाArabic: حادّ - لاذع - مفاجئBengali: ধারালো - তীব্র - তীক্ষ্ণ (বুদ্ধি) - কড়া (ব্যবহার)Russian: острый - резкий - проницательныйJapanese: 鋭い - 急激なVietnamese: sắc - nhọn - đột ngột - thông minhKorean: 날카로운 - 예리한 - 급격한Turkish: keskin - ani - zekiUrdu: تیز - تند (آواز یا بات کے لیے) - تیز ذہنIndonesian: tajam - cerdas - mendadak
Example Sentences
She is sharp and learns fast.
basic
Be careful, this knife is very sharp.
basic
I felt a sharp pain in my leg.
basic
The road makes a sharp turn after the bridge.
natural
He gave me a sharp look when I interrupted him.
natural
Let's meet at 7 sharp, okay?
natural