Pronunciation: /ʃɑːrp/
noun a sharp tool or weapon
A1 Be careful with that sharp!
A2 The chef used a sharp to slice the vegetables.
B1 I need to sharpen my sharp before I can use it.
B2 The sharp of the knife was so precise that it cut through the steak effortlessly.
C1 The artist's tools included a variety of sharps for different techniques.
C2 The musician carefully tuned each string to the perfect sharp for the performance.
adjective having a strong, pungent taste or smell
A1 The knife is sharp.
A2 She has a sharp memory.
B1 He has a sharp wit and always makes me laugh.
B2 The teacher gave us a sharp warning about the consequences of plagiarism.
C1 The detective had a sharp eye for detail, which helped solve the case.
C2 The journalist's sharp analysis of the political situation was widely praised.
adverb in a sharp manner; quickly or suddenly
A1 She cut the paper sharp with scissors.
A2 He listened sharp to the instructions before starting the task.
B1 The chef chopped the vegetables sharp to ensure they were all the same size.
B2 The detective's instincts were sharp as he pieced together the clues.
C1 The lawyer's cross-examination was sharp and effective in court.
C2 The surgeon's scalpel moved sharp and precise during the operation.
formal The chef used a sharp knife to precisely slice the vegetables.
informal Be careful with that sharp pencil, you might poke yourself.
slang That new haircut looks sharp on you!
figurative His wit is as sharp as a knife in debates.
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