sharp

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sharp is part of the Basic English 850.
This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 02-07-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 2.4 See also 3 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

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[change] Adjective

Positive sharp

Comparative sharper

Superlative sharpest

1. Having a cutting edge; not dull.

   He has a sharp knife.

2. Intelligent or quick to learn.

   That girl is sharp.

3. Strong in flavor.

   That lemonade is sharp.

   I would like sharp Cheddar cheese.

[change] Synonyms

• (having a cutting edge) pointed, razor-sharp, jagged, prickly, spiky
• (intelligent) intelligent, quick to learn, quick, sharp-witted
• (strong in flavor) strong, tasty

[change] Antonyms

• (having a cutting edge) rounded, dull, blunt, smooth
• (intelligent) dumb, stupid, slow to learn, slow, dimwitted, unintelligent
• (strong in flavor) weak, bland, mild

[change] Related words

• sharpen
• sharply

[change] See also

• point
• blade
• knife
• knowledge
• taste

[change] Noun

Singular sharp

Plural sharps

1. A blade, especially a sword used in fencing, with a sharp tip.

   Jesse preferred to practice with sharps.

2. (music) A sharp is a note that is one half step above the one that is named.

   The last note that she sang was a D sharp, not a C flat.