इंग्रजी

sharp

gb/ʃˈɑɹp/ us/ʃˈɑɹp/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective A2 property
1

having a fine cutting edge

Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [object]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharp' with 'pointy'; 'pointy' refers only to the tip, not necessarily the ability to cut.
समानार्थी शब्द
pointed (Emphasizes the tip rather than the cutting edge.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
blunt (Describes an edge or point that is not sharp and cannot cut well.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp knife |sharp blade |sharp scissors |sharp edge
विषय
daily life |tools |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [sound/noise]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' with 'loud'; loud is about volume, while sharp is about pitch and suddenness.
समानार्थी शब्द
piercing (Implies an especially intense, penetrating sound.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dull (In sound, refers to being muted or lacking brightness.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp cry |sharp tone |sharp whistle |sharp scream
विषय
daily life |sound |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [mind/person]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'sharp' meaning intelligent with 'clever'; 'clever' can also mean skillful in tricking people.
समानार्थी शब्द
keen (Suggests eagerness and strong ability to notice or learn.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
slow-witted (Describes someone who takes longer to understand things.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp mind |sharp wit |sharp observation |sharp memory
विषय
emotions |learning |education |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [pain] in [body part]
समानार्थी शब्द
stabbing (Suggests an intense pain that feels like being pierced.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
dull (In pain, refers to persistent but less intense sensation.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp pain |sharp ache |sharp twinge
विषय
health |body
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [turn/bend]
समानार्थी शब्द
abrupt (Describes something sudden and steep without preparation.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
gentle (Describes a gradual change rather than sudden.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp turn |sharp bend |sharp corner
विषय
travel |space |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a sharp [remark/rebuke]
समानार्थी शब्द
harsh (Implies severity that may be unpleasant.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
gentle (Implies mildness and kindness in tone or manner.)
सहप्रयोग
sharp remark |sharp reply |sharp criticism
विषय
emotions |communication |relationships
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
off-pitch high (Technical term for being above correct pitch.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
flat (Pitch is slightly lower than correct note.)
सहप्रयोग
singing sharp |note is sharp
विषय
music |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • You are singing too sharp.
  • The guitar sounds sharp.
  • That note is sharp.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
sharp
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹp/
US/ʃˈɑɹp/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
sharp (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharp)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: sharp
  • Comparative: sharper
  • Superlative: sharpest
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

look sharp

1
/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹp/
idiom informal

hurry up and pay attention

Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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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