sharp

sharp is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

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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.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Related words

• sharpen
• sharply

See also

• point
• blade
• knife
• knowledge
• taste

Noun

Singular sharp

Plural sharps

A sharp

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.