Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːrpər/
noun a person who sharpens things or makes them more acute
A1 I need a sharper pencil to draw.
A2 The chef used a sharper knife to cut the vegetables.
B1 A sharper focus on customer needs is required for this project.
B2 The competition is getting sharper as more companies enter the market.
C1 Her wit is sharper than a sword in debates.
C2 The CEO's decision-making skills are becoming sharper with each successful project.
adjective describing a person or thing that is more keen or intelligent
A1 The knife is sharper than the spoon.
A2 She has a sharper memory than her sister.
B1 The competition is getting sharper as the finals approach.
B2 His wit is sharper than anyone else's in the room.
C1 The CEO's business acumen is sharper than most in the industry.
C2 Her analytical skills are sharper than those of her peers.
formal The surgeon used a sharper scalpel to make precise incisions during the operation.
informal I need to buy a sharper knife for cutting vegetables in the kitchen.
slang Dude, you need to get a sharper haircut before the party.
figurative Her wit is sharper than a knife, always quick with clever comebacks.
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