sharp
gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 2100
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
A2
property
1
having a fine cutting edge
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [object]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
هممعنیها
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
متضادها
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp knife
|sharp blade
|sharp scissors
|sharp edge
موضوعها
daily life
|tools
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [sound/noise]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
هممعنیها
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
متضادها
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp cry
|sharp tone
|sharp whistle
|sharp scream
موضوعها
daily life
|sound
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [mind/person]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
هممعنیها
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
متضادها
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp mind
|sharp wit
|sharp observation
|sharp memory
موضوعها
emotions
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [pain] in [body part]
هممعنیها
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
متضادها
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp pain
|sharp ache
|sharp twinge
موضوعها
health
|body
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [turn/bend]
هممعنیها
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
متضادها
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp turn
|sharp bend
|sharp corner
موضوعها
travel
|space
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
a sharp [remark/rebuke]
هممعنیها
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
متضادها
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
ترکیبهای رایج
sharp remark
|sharp reply
|sharp criticism
موضوعها
emotions
|communication
|relationships
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
هممعنیها
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
متضادها
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
ترکیبهای رایج
singing sharp
|note is sharp
موضوعها
music
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- You are singing too sharp.
- The guitar sounds sharp.
- That note is sharp.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
هجاها و تکیه
sharp (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
look sharp
1/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom
informal
hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.