Sharp
/ΚΙΛp/
The meaning and definition of Sharp, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
βA face with sharp featuresβ
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Higher in pitch than required.
βThe orchestra's third violin several times was sharp about an eighth of a tone.β
adverb
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In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.
βI didn't enjoy the concert much because the tenor kept going sharp on the high notes.β
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(notcomp) Exactly.
βI'll see you at twelve o'clock sharp.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Antonyms
blunt dull imprecise inaccurate complimentary flattering
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