Definition of Sharp
Sharp
sharp


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
(of an object) having an edge or point that is adapted to cut or pierce;

e.g. This knife-edge is sharp, like her tongue.

(adjective)
piercing or severe in manner;

e.g. She felt a sharp pain in her back.

(adjective)
keen in spirit, attention, manner, or intellect;

e.g. The brilliant chess player named Elizabeth Harmon has a very sharp mind.

(adverb)
exactly;

e.g. The performance will begin at 5:00 PM sharp, so please come on time!

(adjective)
clear or distinct;

e.g. The camera lens quality is so good that it produces a sharp image even in the rain and snow.





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