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