Definitions for Sharp

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Sharp sharp

Spelling: [shahrp]

IPA: /ʃɑrp/

Sharp is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 67 anagrams from letters in Sharp (ahprs).

Definitions for Sharp

noun

1. something sharp.
2. Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.
3. a sharper.
4. Informal. an expert.
5. Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
6. William ("Fiona Macleod") 1855?–1905, Scottish poet and critic.

adverb

1. keenly or acutely.
2. abruptly or suddenly:
3. punctually:
4. vigilantly:
5. briskly; quickly.
6. Music. above the true pitch:

adjective

1. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing:
2. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded:
3. involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course:
4. abrupt, as an ascent:
5. consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features:
6. clearly defined; distinct:
7. distinct or marked, as a contrast:
8. pungent or biting in taste:
9. piercing or shrill in sound:
10. keenly cold, as weather:
11. felt acutely; intense; distressing:
12. merciless, caustic, or harsh:
13. fierce or violent:
14. keen or eager:
15. quick, brisk, or spirited.
16. alert or vigilant:
17. mentally acute:
18. extremely sensitive or responsive; keen:
19. shrewd or astute:
20. shrewd to the point of dishonesty:
21. Music. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat1 (def 26b.)).
22. Informal. very stylish:
23. Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband.
24. Phonetics. fortis; voiceless.
25. composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.

verb (used with object)

1. Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step.

verb (used without object)

1. to sound above the true pitch.

Origin of Sharp

before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun), keen (adj.); (adv.) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the

Examples for Sharp

Long before rehearsals began, sharp started to embody Christopher.

"I shall want you at seven-thirty sharp, to-morrow morning," he said, as they alighted.

There was a sharp, shrill cry from the boy, and Dozier whirled on him.

To unwind, sharp takes long showers, and stops himself from separating his food on his plate as Christopher would.

In sharp contrast to this, the drunkenness of Callidamates in Most.

But she's a curious little party; sharp, without knowing it.

sharp was born in London, and spent the first seven years of his life traveling with his family around the US.

However, there was sharp disagreement over the breadth of the problem.

With a sharp piece of flint he cut the fur of the animal's back.

sharp has spent so long being Christopher he can just “drop into him and stay in him consistently” before a performance.