Английски

sharp

gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2 Английски
~ 2100
Значения
0 значения
adjective A2 property
1

having a fine cutting edge

Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [object]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
Синоними
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
Антоними
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
Колокации
sharp knife |sharp blade |sharp scissors |sharp edge
Теми
daily life |tools |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [sound/noise]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
Синоними
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
Антоними
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
Колокации
sharp cry |sharp tone |sharp whistle |sharp scream
Теми
daily life |sound |communication |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [mind/person]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
Синоними
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
Антоними
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
Колокации
sharp mind |sharp wit |sharp observation |sharp memory
Теми
emotions |learning |education |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [pain] in [body part]
Синоними
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
Антоними
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
Колокации
sharp pain |sharp ache |sharp twinge
Теми
health |body
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [turn/bend]
Синоними
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
Антоними
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
Колокации
sharp turn |sharp bend |sharp corner
Теми
travel |space |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Модел на употреба: a sharp [remark/rebuke]
Синоними
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
Антоними
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
Колокации
sharp remark |sharp reply |sharp criticism
Теми
emotions |communication |relationships
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • 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.

Синоними
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
Антоними
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
Колокации
singing sharp |note is sharp
Теми
music |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Примери
  • 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.
Примери за учащи
  • You are singing too sharp.
  • The guitar sounds sharp.
  • That note is sharp.
Граматика
Речникова форма
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
Срички и ударение
sharp (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
Форми на думата
Adjective
  • Base: sharp
  • Comparative: sharper
  • Superlative: sharpest
Семейство думи
Forms
sharper adjective sharpest adjective
Core family
sharply adverb B1 sharpen verb A2 sharpness noun
Related words
sharpener noun
Negative and opposite forms
blunt adjective B2 dull adjective A2
Изрази

look sharp

1
/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom informal

hurry up and pay attention

Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.

Примери
  • 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.

Примери
  • 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.

Примери
  • She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
  • He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.

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