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