Sharp: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharp

[ ʃɑːrp ]

^{Context #1}

music

Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for piercing or cutting.

Synonyms

acute, keen, pointed

Examples of usage

a sharp knife
the sharp edge of a sword

^{Context #2}

taste

Having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar.

Synonyms

acidic, sour, tart

Examples of usage

a sharp flavor
the sharp taste of pickles

^{Context #3}

sudden movement

In a sudden or abrupt way.

Synonyms

abruptly, quickly, suddenly

Examples of usage

he turned sharply
she stopped sharply

Translations

Translations of the word "sharp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afiado

agudo
cortante
penetrante

🇮🇳 तेज़

नुकीला
धारदार

🇩🇪 scharf

spitz
schneidend

🇮🇩 tajam

pedas
lancip

🇺🇦 гострий

🇵🇱 ostry

🇯🇵 鋭い (するどい)

🇫🇷 tranchant

aigu
net

🇪🇸 afilado

agudo
cortante

🇹🇷 keskin

sivri
net

🇰🇷 날카로운

🇸🇦 حاد

قاطع
مميز

🇨🇿 ostrý

🇸🇰 ostrý

🇨🇳 锋利的 (fēnglì de)

🇸🇮 oster

🇮🇸 beittur

🇰🇿 өткір

🇬🇪 მახვილი

🇦🇿 iti

🇲🇽 afilado

agudo
cortante

Word origin

The word 'sharp' in its various meanings has Old English roots. In the context of music, 'sharp' originated from the musical notation system. In the context of taste, 'sharp' refers to the acidic or sour taste. The adverb form of 'sharp' relates to sudden or abrupt movements. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings and applications.