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