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