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sharp
(shärp)adj. sharp·er, sharp·est
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.
2.
a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.
b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose.
c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.
3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.
4.
a. Intellectually penetrating; astute: was sharp in his analysis of the problem.
b. Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.
5. Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.
6. Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.
7.
a. Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.
b. Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.
8. Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.
9. Intense; severe: a sharp pain.
10.
a. Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.
b. Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.
11. Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.
12. Composed of hard angular particles: sharp sand.
13. Music
a. Raised in pitch by a semitone.
b. Being above the proper pitch.
c. Having the key signature in sharps.
14. Informal Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket.
adv.
1. In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.
2. Punctually; exactly: at three o'clock sharp.
3. Music Above the true or proper pitch.
n.
1. Music
a. A sign (#) used to indicate that a note is to be raised by a semitone.
b. A note that is raised a semitone.
2.
a. A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.
b. A hypodermic needle: a canister for disposing of used sharps.
3. Informal
a. An expert.
b. A shrewd cheater; a sharper.
v. sharped, sharp·ing, sharps Music
v.tr.
To raise in pitch by a semitone.
v.intr.
To play or sing above the proper pitch.
sharp′ly adv.
sharp′ness n.
Synonyms: sharp, keen1, acute
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: "a young man of sharp and active intellect" (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics. See Also Synonyms at fashionable.
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: "a young man of sharp and active intellect" (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics. See Also Synonyms at fashionable.
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| Adv. | 1. |  sharply - in an aggressive manner; "she was being sharply questioned" |
| 2. | sharply - in a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined" | |
| 3. | sharply - 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" | |
| 4. | sharply - very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply" |
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Translations
بِحِدَّه
ostře
skarpt
snögglega, skarplega, harkalega
ostrostrmo
sharply
[ˈʃɑːplɪ] ADV1. (= abruptly) [fall, rise, turn, brake] → bruscamente
the road turned sharply left → la carretera giraba bruscamente hacia la izquierda
he drew in his breath sharply → inspiró bruscamente
the road turned sharply left → la carretera giraba bruscamente hacia la izquierda
he drew in his breath sharply → inspiró bruscamente
2. (= clearly) → marcadamente, claramente
this attitude contrasts sharply with his caring image → esta actitud contrasta marcadamente or claramente con su imagen de hombre humanitario
the party is sharply divided over this issue → el partido está claramente dividido con respecto a este asunto
this attitude contrasts sharply with his caring image → esta actitud contrasta marcadamente or claramente con su imagen de hombre humanitario
the party is sharply divided over this issue → el partido está claramente dividido con respecto a este asunto
4. (= severely) [criticize] → severamente, con dureza
5. (= hard) → fuertemente
the ball struck him sharply on the head → la pelota le golpeó fuertemente en la cabeza
the ball struck him sharply on the head → la pelota le golpeó fuertemente en la cabeza
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
sharply
[ˈʃɑːplɪ] adva. (abruptly, turn, rise, stop) → bruscamente
b. (clearly, stand out, contrast) → nettamente
c. (harshly, criticize, retort) → duramente, aspramente
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
sharp
(ʃaːp) adjective1. having a thin edge that can cut or a point that can pierce. a sharp knife.
2. (of pictures, outlines etc) clear and distinct. the sharp outline of the mountain.
3. (of changes in direction) sudden and quick. a sharp left turn.
4. (of pain etc) keen, acute or intense. He gets a sharp pain after eating.
5. (often with with) severe. Don't be so sharp with the child!; She got a sharp reproach from me.
6. alert. Dogs have sharp ears.
7. shrill and sudden. a sharp cry.
8. of a musical note, raised a semitone; too high in pitch. F sharp; That last note was sharp.
adverb1. punctually. Come at six (o'clock) sharp.
2. with an abrupt change of direction. Turn sharp left here.
3. at too high a pitch. You're singing sharp.
noun1. a sharp note. sharps and flats.
2. a sign (#) to show that a note is to be raised a semitone.
ˈsharpen verb to make or grow sharp. He sharpened his pencil.
ˈsharpener noun an instrument for sharpening. a pencil-sharpener.
ˈsharply adverb in a sharp manner. a sharply-pointed piece of glass; The road turned sharply to the left; He rebuked her sharply.
ˈsharpness nounsharp practice
dishonesty or cheating.
ˌsharp-ˈwitted adjective intelligent and alert. a sharp-witted boy.
look sharp to be quick or to hurry. Bring me the books and look sharp (about it)!
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