sharp
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
How often you will meet it
Rank 982 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 18,631 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.009% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 1,000 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adjective
- (of something seen or heard) clearly defined also: crisp a sharp photographic imagethe sharp crack of a twig
- ending in a sharp point also: acuate, acute, needlelike
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions also: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating an acute observer of politics and politiciansincisive comments
- marked by practical hardheaded intelligence also: astute, shrewd a smart businessmanan astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
- harsh also: sharp-worded, tart sharp criticisma sharp-worded exchange
- having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones also: shrill a shrill whistlea shrill gaiety
sharp in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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These words did not escape the sharp ears of the Greek.
An Egyptian Princess — Volume 07 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1
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The boy gave one sharp cry and lapsed into his stolid calm again.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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However, we attained there at length, and made the greater haste, because our stomachs were exceedingly sharp and hungry.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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On which the little man turned sharp round, walked straight up to Gluck, and drew himself up to his full height.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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Sharp to the hour Poppy arrived with her gift; she was a pretty little village girl, who adored the Misses Mainwaring.
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls · L. T. Meade · Chapter 1