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sharp

/สƒษ‘หp/
A2 ยท Elementaryโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

having a thin edge or point that can cut things easily.

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ฌDaily Conversation๐Ÿ’ผWorkplace English
Elementary โ€” simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

โ€œBe careful with that knife โ€” it's very sharp.โ€

โ€œThis pencil isn't sharp enough to write clearly.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

The symbol โ™ฏ, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

โ€œThe pitch pipe sounded out a perfect Fโ™ฏ (F sharp).โ€

Related Words

Synonyms:
pointedkeenedged
Antonyms:
dullblunt
Word Family:
sharpensharpnesssharply

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