Sharp Definition
shärp
sharpest, sharps, sharper
adjective
sharpest, sharper
Suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen.
Webster's New World
Having clear form and detail.
A sharp photographic image.
American Heritage
Having a point or edge; not rounded or blunt; peaked.
A sharp ridge, sharp features.
Webster's New World
Not gradual; abrupt; acute.
A sharp turn.
Webster's New World
Clearly defined; distinct; clear.
A sharp contrast.
Webster's New World
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adverb
In a sharp manner.
Webster's New World
Precisely; exactly.
One o'clock sharp.
Webster's New World
Above the true or proper pitch.
American Heritage
In a sharp manner.
Hit me sharp on the brow.
American Heritage
Punctually; exactly.
At three o'clock sharp.
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noun
sharps
A sewing needle with an extremely fine point.
Webster's New World
A note that is raised a semitone.
American Heritage
An expert or adept.
Webster's New World
The sign (♯) indicating such a note.
Webster's New World
verb
sharps
To make sharp; raise a half step.
Webster's New World
To sing or play above the true or proper pitch.
Webster's New World
To raise in pitch by a semitone.
American Heritage
To play or sing above the proper pitch.
American Heritage
pronoun
A surname.
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