Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sharp
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɑɹp]
Pronunciations of sharp
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crisp, sharp
    Meaning: (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
  • Synonyms: acuate, acute, sharp, needlelike
    Meaning: ending in a sharp point
  • Synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp
    Meaning: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
  • Synonyms: astute, sharp, shrewd
    Meaning: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
  • Synonyms: sharp, sharp-worded, tart
    Meaning: harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
  • Synonyms: shrill, sharp
    Meaning: having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
  • Synonyms: abrupt, precipitous, sharp
    Meaning: extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
  • Synonyms: sharp
    Meaning: keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
  • Synonyms: sharp
    Meaning: having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: sharply, sharp, acutely
    Meaning: changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
Usage examples
  • Look sharp!
  • Look sharp!"
  • I'm too sharp for that.
  • "Kate?" cried a sharp voice.
  • The fight was short and sharp.
  • A sharp click interrupted him.
  • Her tongue was as sharp as her axe.
  • "That's the stuff!" cried Mr. Sharp.
  • His dark eyes were sharp and penetrating.
  • "You take my advice," insisted Mr. Sharp.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording History of the Middle East, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Benjamin Franklin, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Helium, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Terry Fox, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Tawny owl, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Enceladus, License CC BY-SA 4.0