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Be careful with the sharp pencil point.
What does Sharp mean?
Sharp can mean pointy, clear, or quick to understand.
Dictionary definition
Having a thin edge or point, or quick to notice and understand.
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A sharp smell came from the lemon peel.
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Her sharp thinking helped the group spot the mistake.
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What does sharp mean?
Sharp means sharp can mean pointy, clear, or quick to understand.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sharp?
Pointed is close in meaning to sharp in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sharp?
Dull contrasts with sharp in this context.
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MeaningSharp means Sharp can mean pointy, clear, or quick to understand.
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Synonyms
Words like Sharp
pointedUse for something with a thin tip.
keenUse for quick thinking or strong senses.
Antonyms
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dullUse for an edge that is not sharp.
bluntUse for a point or edge that is flat.
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Word family
Sharp word family
Base word
sharp
adjective
sharper
More sharp.
adjective
sharpest
Most sharp.
adverb
sharply
In a sharp way.
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Hint for students
Sharp can mean pointy, clear, or quick to understand.
Common mix-up
Sharp does not always mean pointy. In some sentences, it means clear or quick to understand.
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Write two short sentences that use sharp in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: A sharp smell came from the lemon peel. Clue words: smell, came, lemon. Ask: Which meaning of sharp does my sentence show?
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