Sharply

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑːrpli/

Definitions of sharply

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by indicating the manner in which something is done

Example Sentences

A1 She turned the corner sharply.

A2 The temperature dropped sharply overnight.

B1 The company's profits fell sharply this quarter.

B2 The car swerved sharply to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

C1 The stock market reacted sharply to the news of the merger.

C2 His criticism cut sharply through the room, leaving everyone silent.

Examples of sharply in a Sentence

formal The stock prices fell sharply after the company's earnings report was released.

informal She turned sharply around the corner and nearly bumped into me.

slang He was driving way too fast and sharply cut off the other car.

figurative His criticism cut sharply through her confidence.

Grammatical Forms of sharply

• past tense: sharpened
• plural: sharplys
• comparative: sharper
• superlative: sharpest
• present tense: sharpens
• future tense: will sharpen
• perfect tense: have sharpened
• continuous tense: is sharpening
• singular: sharply
• positive degree: sharp
• infinitive: sharpen
• gerund: sharpening
• participle: sharpened

Origin and Evolution of sharply

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sharply' originated from the Old English word 'scearplīce' which meant 'pungently, acutely'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sharply' evolved to also convey the idea of something being done quickly or abruptly, in addition to its original meaning of being pungent or acute.