Sharp
adjective
Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something.
He cut the apple with a sharp knife.
Often appears as...
- sharp knife
- sharp edge
adjective
Quick to understand or learn.
She's a very sharp student.
Often appears as...
- sharp mind
- sharp intellect
adjective
Abrupt or sudden.
He made a sharp turn.
Often appears as...
- sharp turn
- sharp bend
adjective
Having a strong, often unpleasant taste or smell.
The lemon has a sharp taste.
Often appears as...
- sharp flavor
- sharp smell
adjective
In music, higher in pitch by one half step.
The note was a bit sharp.
Often appears as...
- sharp note
- sharp pitch
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Musical
adjective
Clearly defined, distinct and striking.
He has a sharp sense of style.
Often appears as...
- sharp image
- sharp contrast
adverb
Exactly at a specified time.
I will meet you at 8 o'clock sharp.
noun
A musical note that is one semitone higher than a given note.
Play an F sharp.
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Musical
adjective
Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something.
He cut the apple with a sharp knife.
Often appears as...
- sharp knife
- sharp edge
adjective
Quick to understand or learn.
She's a very sharp student.
Often appears as...
- sharp mind
- sharp intellect
adjective
Abrupt or sudden.
He made a sharp turn.
Often appears as...
- sharp turn
- sharp bend
adjective
Having a strong, often unpleasant taste or smell.
The lemon has a sharp taste.
Often appears as...
- sharp flavor
- sharp smell
adjective
In music, higher in pitch by one half step.
The note was a bit sharp.
Often appears as...
- sharp note
- sharp pitch
Usage tips
Musical
adjective
Clearly defined, distinct and striking.
He has a sharp sense of style.
Often appears as...
- sharp image
- sharp contrast
adverb
Exactly at a specified time.
I will meet you at 8 o'clock sharp.
noun
A musical note that is one semitone higher than a given note.
Play an F sharp.
Usage tips
Musical
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Pro Tip 1/1Physical Sharpness
Used literally to describe objects that can cut or pierce. Be careful when using items described as 'sharp'.
She accidentally pricked her finger on a sharp needle.
Pro Tip 1/1Physical Sharpness
Used literally to describe objects that can cut or pierce. Be careful when using items described as 'sharp'.
She accidentally pricked her finger on a sharp needle.
Pro Tip 1/1Physical Sharpness
Used literally to describe objects that can cut or pierce. Be careful when using items described as 'sharp'.
She accidentally pricked her finger on a sharp needle.
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Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles they're trying to drive the crocodiles off with this big yawn and you know sharp teeth and everything but the crocs
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Would you opt for a life...
you'd be choosing an option that sharply decreases your net pleasure. Perhaps, then, you believe that there are things in life with greater intrinsic value than pleasure. Truth, knowledge, authentic connection with other human beings. These are all things that might make the list. By never learning the truth,
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant. For instance, dreams about your attractive neighbor could actually give your reproductive instinct some practice, too.
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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Teeth Chiseling PIPE...
worried about the pain in whatever life I think about that I won't get more beauty as his clan feast the shaman sharpens his tools for the main event when the chisel gets sharp it will be less painful for the person who is getting their teeth vile and it will
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The evolution of the...
to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving.
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Robert Waldinger: What...
to another person in your 80s is protective, that the people who are in relationships where they really feel they can count on the other person in times of need, those people's memories stay sharper longer. And the people in relationships
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DJing to the sounds of...
at coral their sharp beaks and the base of a humpback whale pretty much perfect pret never hurt see what I mean there's music all over the world and last but not least he has the runic of a hot of a.m. mockingbird singing in the
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The amazing ways plants...
to warn would-be predators. Thorns, spines, and prickles discourage bigger herbivores. To deal with smaller pests, some plants' leaves have sharp hair-like structures called trichomes.
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Killer Ant Swarm...
razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
Video examples
Top 5 Killer Crocodile...
peacefully but crocs will take every opportunity to prey on a weak animal or scavenge a dead one we've seen one or two of these hippos doing these big yawning displays which is really a threat to the crocodiles they're trying to drive the crocodiles off with this big yawn and you know sharp teeth and everything but the crocs
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
you'd be choosing an option that sharply decreases your net pleasure. Perhaps, then, you believe that there are things in life with greater intrinsic value than pleasure. Truth, knowledge, authentic connection with other human beings. These are all things that might make the list. By never learning the truth,
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
these dreams allow you to practice your fight or flight instincts and keep them sharp and dependable in case you'll need them in real life. But it doesn't always have to be unpleasant. For instance, dreams about your attractive neighbor could actually give your reproductive instinct some practice, too.
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
Teeth Chiseling PIPE...
worried about the pain in whatever life I think about that I won't get more beauty as his clan feast the shaman sharpens his tools for the main event when the chisel gets sharp it will be less painful for the person who is getting their teeth vile and it will
Video examples
The evolution of the...
to maintain its structure, and tear glands that secrete a protective film. But equally important was the accompanying evolution of the brain, with its expansion of the visual cortex to process the sharper and more colorful images it was receiving.
Video examples
Robert Waldinger: What...
to another person in your 80s is protective, that the people who are in relationships where they really feel they can count on the other person in times of need, those people's memories stay sharper longer. And the people in relationships
Video examples
DJing to the sounds of...
at coral their sharp beaks and the base of a humpback whale pretty much perfect pret never hurt see what I mean there's music all over the world and last but not least he has the runic of a hot of a.m. mockingbird singing in the
Video examples
The amazing ways plants...
to warn would-be predators. Thorns, spines, and prickles discourage bigger herbivores. To deal with smaller pests, some plants' leaves have sharp hair-like structures called trichomes.
Video examples
Killer Ant Swarm...
razor sharp jaws the ants make a clean sweep capturing up to one hundred thousand insects in a single raid
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Quote examples
Johnny Depp
American Actor
Lily's really together - she's a sharp kid and one of the smartest human beings I have ever met. Whatever she is doing, if she needs any advice, I'm there for her. Kids are going to make their own decisions, but I guess that the only thing you can do as a parent is to offer support. And I do.
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Grant Bowler
Australian Actor
For my money, if I'm playing anything then it has to have some sharp angles on it. It's got to have some edges that you can cut yourself on, otherwise it's boring.
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Jos Buttler
English Athlete
We all make worse decisions when we are tired but being fit keeps your mind sharp and gives you the confidence to handle anything the world throws at you.
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Jeffrey Lurie
American Businessman
I'm an owner that tends to absolutely be supportive of a coach and his vision if it's a real sharp and smart vision. I really believe in that.
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Hannah Simone
Canadian Actress
I know quite a few friends who are models, and they're usually really smart, sharp, world-savvy people.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Dutch Athlete
The important thing is always to be sharp and score when the opportunity arises.
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Billy Gibbons
American Musician
It's important to collect unusual characters. It keeps you sharp.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I said in sharp language that that practice was wrong.
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Charles Lamb
English Critic
Pain is life - the sharper, the more evidence of life.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
Lily's really together - she's a sharp kid and one of the smartest human beings I have ever met. Whatever she is doing, if she needs any advice, I'm there for her. Kids are going to make their own decisions, but I guess that the only thing you can do as a parent is to offer support. And I do.
Quote examples
Grant Bowler
Australian Actor
For my money, if I'm playing anything then it has to have some sharp angles on it. It's got to have some edges that you can cut yourself on, otherwise it's boring.
Quote examples
Jos Buttler
English Athlete
We all make worse decisions when we are tired but being fit keeps your mind sharp and gives you the confidence to handle anything the world throws at you.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Lurie
American Businessman
I'm an owner that tends to absolutely be supportive of a coach and his vision if it's a real sharp and smart vision. I really believe in that.
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Hannah Simone
Canadian Actress
I know quite a few friends who are models, and they're usually really smart, sharp, world-savvy people.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Dutch Athlete
The important thing is always to be sharp and score when the opportunity arises.
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Billy Gibbons
American Musician
It's important to collect unusual characters. It keeps you sharp.
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Ken Starr
American Lawyer
I said in sharp language that that practice was wrong.
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Charles Lamb
English Critic
Pain is life - the sharper, the more evidence of life.
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