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