sharp — having a pointed, piercing end or edge; able to cut or pierce something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a pointed, piercing end or edge; able to cut or pierce something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɑːrp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's tongue is sharper than her kitchen knives.
- He arrived at the party at 8 PM sharp, but everyone else was fashionably late.
- The student's sharp question caught the professor off guard.
sharp
ADJECTIVE[/ʃɑːrp/]
having a pointed, piercing end or edge; able to cut or pierce something
Sharp knife cuts tomato effortlessly
Sharp harp strings call the carp!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Sharp derives from Old English 'scearp', which developed from a common Germanic root meaning 'to cut' or 'to scrape'. The word originally described the physical quality of cutting implements but gradually extended to denote mental acuity and intellectual keenness.
Breakdown
Old English 'scearp' evolved directly into Middle English and modern English 'sharp', with the Germanic root relating to cutting or scraping actions. The semantic development moved from literal sharpness (keen edge) to figurative sharpness (keen mind or wit).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's tongue is sharper than her kitchen knives.”
“He arrived at the party at 8 PM sharp, but everyone else was fashionably late.”
“The student's sharp question caught the professor off guard.”
“There was a sharp drop in his confidence after he forgot his own name during the interview.”
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