Англійська

sharply

gb/ʃˈɑɹpli/ us/ʃˈɑɹpli/
B1 Англійська
~ 3000
Значення
0 значень
adverb B1 property
1

suddenly and intensely

Happening fast and with strong force or effect.

Модель уживання: [someone] speaks/moves/changes sharply
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sharply' with 'sharply dressed', which refers to appearance, not suddenness or intensity.
Синоніми
abruptly (Focuses more on the suddenness without implying intensity.) | briskly (Suggests quickness but often with efficiency rather than severity.)
Антоніми
gradually (Describes something happening slowly over time, opposite of suddenness.)
Словосполучення
rise sharply |turn sharply |increase sharply |fall sharply |look sharply
Теми
daily life |emotions |time |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The car turned sharply to avoid the dog.
  • Prices have risen sharply over the past year.
  • She spoke sharply to get their attention.
  • His mood changed sharply after hearing the news.
  • The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
Навчальні приклади
  • The bus stopped sharply at the corner.
  • He turned sharply to the left.
  • The price went up sharply last month.
  • She looked at him sharply when he interrupted.
  • It got cold sharply in the evening.
adverb B1 property
2

in a harsh or critical way

Speaking in a way that sounds angry or critical.

Модель уживання: [someone] speaks sharply to [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this sense with physical sharpness, but it refers to tone of voice or manner.
Синоніми
sternly (Implies firm and serious tone without necessarily being angry.) | harshly (Emphasizes the rough or severe nature of the words or tone.)
Антоніми
gently (Describes speaking in a soft and kind way, opposite of sharp criticism.)
Словосполучення
reply sharply |say sharply |retort sharply
Теми
emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 'That's enough,' she said sharply.
  • He was told sharply to mind his own business.
  • The teacher spoke sharply to the noisy students.
  • She answered the question sharply, clearly annoyed.
  • He reacted sharply to the criticism.
Навчальні приклади
  • She spoke sharply to her son.
  • The teacher said sharply, 'Sit down.'
  • He answered her sharply.
  • She told him sharply to stop talking.
  • He looked at me sharply when I laughed.
adverb B2 property
3

with clear definition or contrast

Looking very clear and easy to see, with strong lines or differences.

Синоніми
clearly (General clarity without implying contrast.) | distinctly (Emphasizes being easy to see or hear.)
Антоніми
blurred (Lacking clear edges or definition.)
Словосполучення
sharply defined |sharply focused |sharply contrasted
Теми
visuals |description |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The mountain stood out sharply against the blue sky.
  • Her features were sharply defined in the light.
  • The two styles contrast sharply.
  • The outline of the ship appeared sharply on the horizon.
Навчальні приклади
  • The building showed sharply against the sky.
  • His picture is sharply focused.
  • The colors are sharply different.
  • The mountains are sharply visible today.
Граматика
Словникова форма
sharply
IPA
GB/ʃˈɑɹpli/
US/ʃˈɑɹpli/
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sharply (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (sharply)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: sharply
  • Plural: sharplies
Споріднені слова
Forms
sharplies noun
Core family
sharp adjective A2 sharpen verb A2
Related words
sharpness noun sharpener noun
Negative and opposite forms
blunt adjective B2 dull adjective A2
Вирази

look sharply at

1
/lˈʊk ʃˈɑɹpli ˈæt/
fixed phrase

to look quickly and intensely at

To look at someone fast and with strong attention or feeling, often because you are surprised or angry.

Приклади
  • She looked sharply at him when he interrupted.
  • He looked sharply at the child who was misbehaving.

rise sharply

1
/ɹˈaɪz ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase

to increase suddenly and a lot

To go up very fast and by a large amount.

Приклади
  • Prices have risen sharply this year.
  • Unemployment rose sharply after the factory closed.

turn sharply

1
/tˈɚn ʃˈɑɹpli/
fixed phrase

to change direction suddenly

To move in another direction very fast and suddenly.

Приклади
  • The car turned sharply to avoid hitting the cyclist.
  • He turned sharply when he heard his name.

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