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