Sharp | Mean of sharp in English Dictionary
/ˈʃɑɚp/
- having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things
- a sharp knife/pencil
- sharp teeth/claws
- sudden and quick
- a sharp drop/rise/decrease/increase in temperature
- a sharp break from tradition [=a sudden change from the traditional way of doing things]
- involving a sudden change in direction
- He took a sharp left turn.
- a sharp curve in the road
- clear and easy to see
- a sharp image/picture/photograph [=an image/picture/photograph in which the small details can be clearly seen]
- very noticeable
- a sharp difference/distinction
- Her cheerful mood stands in sharp contrast to her dreary surroundings.
- having or showing a quick ability to notice and understand things
- a sharp student
- sharp questions
- You have sharp eyes.
- very sudden and severe
- a sharp pain
- a sharp disappointment
- critical or harsh
- a sharp reply/attack/criticism/rebuke
- He was very sharp with her. [=he spoke to her in a very harsh way]
- She has a sharp tongue. [=she tends to say very critical things to people]
- loud, short, and sudden
- a sharp noise
- having a strong odor and flavor
- sharp cheddar cheese
- very strong and cold
- a sharp, biting wind
- clever in a bad or dishonest way
- sharp business practices
- ending in a point or edge
- a sharp nose
- sharp mountain peaks
- stylish or fashionable
- He's a sharp dresser.
- a sharp outfit
- You're looking very sharp today.
- higher than the true pitch
- Her singing was slightly sharp.
- higher than a specified note by a semitone
- F sharp
- to watch (someone or something) carefully
- Keep a sharp eye on the kids to make sure they don't hurt themselves.
- above the correct musical pitch
- He sang slightly sharp.
- to act quickly
- You'd better look sharp if you want to be ready on time.
- Noun
- a musical note that is one semitone higher than a specified note
- C sharp
- a written symbol ♯ that is placed before a note to show that it should be played a semitone higher
