sharp
gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 2100
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A2
property
1
having a fine cutting edge
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [object]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
مرادفات
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
أضداد
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp knife
|sharp blade
|sharp scissors
|sharp edge
مواضيع
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Be careful, the knife is very sharp.
- The tailor used a pair of sharp scissors.
- He stepped on a sharp piece of glass.
- The chef sharpened his sharp kitchen knives.
- A sharp needle is needed for this fabric.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This knife is sharp.
- The scissors are sharp.
- The glass is sharp.
- The pencil is sharp.
adjective
B1
property
2
high-pitched or piercing sound
Making a short, high sound that can hurt the ears.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [sound/noise]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
مرادفات
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
أضداد
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp cry
|sharp tone
|sharp whistle
|sharp scream
مواضيع
daily life
|sound
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She let out a sharp cry when she saw the spider.
- The referee's whistle gave a sharp blast.
- A sharp scream echoed through the hallway.
- His voice took on a sharp tone.
- The alarm emitted a sharp beep.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I heard a sharp cry.
- The whistle made a sharp sound.
- The baby made a sharp scream.
adjective
B1
property
3
quick to notice or understand
Able to think and understand things quickly.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [mind/person]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
مرادفات
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
أضداد
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp mind
|sharp wit
|sharp observation
|sharp memory
مواضيع
emotions
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She has a sharp mind and learns new skills quickly.
- He made a sharp observation about the meeting.
- Her wit is as sharp as ever.
- The detective's sharp instincts solved the case.
- You need to stay sharp during negotiations.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- She has a sharp mind.
- He is very sharp in class.
- You must be sharp in this game.
adjective
B1
property
4
causing sudden strong pain
Giving a quick and strong hurt in the body.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [pain] in [body part]
مرادفات
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
أضداد
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp pain
|sharp ache
|sharp twinge
مواضيع
health
|body
أمثلة
- He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
- A sharp twinge in my back made me stop running.
- She had a sharp headache after the noise.
- I experienced a sharp ache in my knee while climbing stairs.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- I have a sharp pain in my leg.
- He felt a sharp pain in his arm.
- She has a sharp pain in her head.
adjective
A2
property
5
sudden change in direction or angle
Turning quickly or suddenly at an angle.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [turn/bend]
مرادفات
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
أضداد
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp turn
|sharp bend
|sharp corner
مواضيع
travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The car made a sharp turn to avoid the dog.
- Be careful of the sharp bend ahead.
- Cyclists slowed down for the sharp corner.
- The path takes a sharp curve near the river.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The road has a sharp turn.
- He made a sharp turn left.
- There is a sharp bend here.
adjective
B2
property
6
severe or critical in tone/manner
Speaking or acting in an angry or critical way.
نمط الاستخدام:
a sharp [remark/rebuke]
مرادفات
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
أضداد
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
تراكيب شائعة
sharp remark
|sharp reply
|sharp criticism
مواضيع
emotions
|communication
|relationships
أمثلة
- She gave him a sharp reply when he interrupted her.
- His teacher's sharp criticism hurt his feelings.
- There was a sharp edge to her voice during the argument.
- He received a sharp rebuke for being late.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- She gave him a sharp answer.
- He heard a sharp remark from his boss.
- Her voice was sharp.
adjective
technical
B2
property
7
slightly higher pitch than correct note (music)
In music, playing or singing a little too high in pitch.
مرادفات
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
أضداد
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
تراكيب شائعة
singing sharp
|note is sharp
مواضيع
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- You're singing slightly sharp on that note.
- The violin was tuned too high and sounded sharp.
- Her voice tends to go sharp when she gets nervous.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- You are singing too sharp.
- The guitar sounds sharp.
- That note is sharp.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
المقاطع والنبر
sharp (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
عيلة الكلمة
تعبيرات
look sharp
1/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom
informal
hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
أمثلة
- Look sharp! The bus is coming.
- We need to look sharp if we're going to finish on time.
sharp as a tack
1/ʃˈɑɹp ˈæz ə tˈæk/
idiom
informal
very intelligent and quick thinking
Very smart and able to think quickly.
أمثلة
- Even at 80 years old, she's still as sharp as a tack.
- He's new here but already as sharp as a tack.
turn on one's heel sharply
1/tˈɚn ˈɔn wˈʌnz hˈil ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase
turn suddenly on one's heel/foot forcefully
Turn around very quickly and strongly on one foot.
أمثلة
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.