Meaning of "sharp" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHARP

Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SHARP

sharp  [ʃɑːp]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHARP

Sharp is a verb and can also act as a noun, an adjective, an adverb and an exclamation.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb sharp in English.

The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES SHARP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sharp

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Definition of sharp in the English dictionary

The first definition of sharp in the dictionary is having a keen edge suitable for cutting. Other definition of sharp is having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt. Sharp is also involving a sudden change, esp in direction.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SHARP

PRESENT

Present

I sharp

you sharp

he/she/it sharps

we sharp

you sharp

they sharp

Present continuous

I am sharping

you are sharping

he/she/it is sharping

we are sharping

you are sharping

they are sharping

Present perfect

I have sharped

you have sharped

he/she/it has sharped

we have sharped

you have sharped

they have sharped

Present perfect continuous

I have been sharping

you have been sharping

he/she/it has been sharping

we have been sharping

you have been sharping

they have been sharping

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I sharped

you sharped

he/she/it sharped

we sharped

you sharped

they sharped

Past continuous

I was sharping

you were sharping

he/she/it was sharping

we were sharping

you were sharping

they were sharping

Past perfect

I had sharped

you had sharped

he/she/it had sharped

we had sharped

you had sharped

they had sharped

Past perfect continuous

I had been sharping

you had been sharping

he/she/it had been sharping

we had been sharping

you had been sharping

they had been sharping

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will sharp

you will sharp

he/she/it will sharp

we will sharp

you will sharp

they will sharp

Future continuous

I will be sharping

you will be sharping

he/she/it will be sharping

we will be sharping

you will be sharping

they will be sharping

Future perfect

I will have sharped

you will have sharped

he/she/it will have sharped

we will have sharped

you will have sharped

they will have sharped

Future perfect continuous

I will have been sharping

you will have been sharping

he/she/it will have been sharping

we will have been sharping

you will have been sharping

they will have been sharping

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would sharp

you would sharp

he/she/it would sharp

we would sharp

you would sharp

they would sharp

Conditional continuous

I would be sharping

you would be sharping

he/she/it would be sharping

we would be sharping

you would be sharping

they would be sharping

Conditional perfect

I would have sharp

you would have sharp

he/she/it would have sharp

we would have sharp

you would have sharp

they would have sharp

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been sharping

you would have been sharping

he/she/it would have been sharping

we would have been sharping

you would have been sharping

they would have been sharping

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you sharp
we let´s sharp
you sharp

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to sharp

Past participle

sharped

Present Participle

sharping

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SHARP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sharp» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of sharp

abrupt · abruptly · acerb · acerbic · acetic · acid · acidic · acrid · acrimonious · acute · alert · apt · artful · astute · barbed · biting · bitter · bright · brisk · burning · caustic · chic · chill · chilly · classy · clear · clear-cut · clever · cold · crafty · crisp · cunning · cutting · discerning · dishonest · distinct · distressing · dressy · exactly · excruciating · extreme · fashionable · fierce · fly · glacial · gut-wrenching · harsh · honed · hot · hurtful · icy · intense · jagged · keen · knife-edged · knifelike · knowing · long-headed · marked · mordacious · mordant · natty · observant · on the ball · on the dot · on time · painful · penetrating · perceptive · piercing · piquant · pointed · pointy · precipitous · precisely · promptly · punctually · pungent · quick · quick-witted · raw · razor-sharp · ready · sarcastic · sardonic · scathing · schmick · serrated · severe · sheer · shooting · shrewd · sly · smart · snappy · sore · sour · spiky · stabbing · steep · stinging · strong · stylish · subtle · sudden · suddenly · tangy · tapered · tapering · tart · trenchant · trendy · unexpectedly · unscrupulous · vertical · vinegary · violent · vitriolic · well-defined · whetted · wily

TRANSLATION OF SHARP

Find out the translation of sharp to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of sharp from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sharp» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 锋利的
• Translator English - Spanish: afilado
• English: sharp
• Translator English - Hindi: तेज
• Translator English - Arabic: حادّ
• Translator English - Russian: острый
• Translator English - Portuguese: afiado
• Translator English - Bengali: তীব্র
• Translator English - French: affûté
• Translator English - Malay: Tajam
• Translator English - German: scharf
• Translator English - Japanese: 鋭い
• Translator English - Korean: 날카로운
• Translator English - Javanese: Cetha
• Translator English - Vietnamese: sắc
• Translator English - Tamil: கூர்மையான
• Translator English - Marathi: तीक्ष्ण
• Translator English - Turkish: keskin
• Translator English - Italian: tagliente
• Translator English - Polish: ostry
• Translator English - Ukrainian: гострий
• Translator English - Romanian: ascuțit
• Translator English - Greek: κοφτερός
• Translator English - Afrikaans: skerp
• Translator English - Swedish: vass
• Translator English - Norwegian: skarp

10 QUOTES WITH «SHARP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sharp.

1

Mitch Albom

I believe the biggest themes of life are put into the best focus when held up against the very sharp light of mortality.

2

Steve Aoki

At my shows, I want to be totally sharp and focused on every single song, on every single thing that I do, and plus, I have to because I'm, like, caking someone and have to run back and mix the next song... and I have so much fast, quick reflex timing.

3

Alexis Arguello

I believe more in precision, when you have the capability, like when you see a mosquito fly and you're able to hit it, you're able to hit it with a couple of short sharp shots... it's a beautiful thing.

4

Bernard Baruch

Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see.

5

Max Beckmann

On my left the shooting had the sharp explosion of the infantry artillery, on my right could be heard the sporadic cannon shots thundering from the front, and up above the sky was clear and the sun bright.

6

Stephen Vincent Benet

I have fallen in love with American names, the sharp names that never get fat.

7

Grant Bowler

For my money, if I'm playing anything then it has to have some sharp angles on it. It's got to have some edges that you can cut yourself on, otherwise it's boring.

8

William Brewster

I discipline churchgoers with godly lessons and sharp words if they do not change their ways. My goal is to open their hearts so that they seek forgiveness.

9

James Carville

You have to have sharp elbows if you want to change something.

10

James Chiles

Organized crime is the dirty side of the sharp dollar.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHARP»

Discover the use of sharp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sharp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for ...

A serious introduction to the use of nonviolent action to topple dictatorships.

Gene Sharp, 2010

Sharp Objects

It's been a while... but Camille Preaker has finally gone home.

Gillian Flynn, 2009

Safety at the Sharp End: A Guide to Non-Technical Skills

Safety at the Sharp End is a general guide to the theory and practice of non-technical skills for safety.

Dr Margaret Crichton, Professor Rhona Flin, Dr Paul O'Connor, 2013

A Story as Sharp as a Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers ...

Poet and linguist Robert Bringhurst has worked for many years with these century-old manuscripts, which have waited until now for the broad recognition they deserve."--BOOK JACKET.

Robert Bringhurst, 1999

Sharp Grammar: Building Better Grammar Skills

Guides and instructs on how to strengthen grammar skills, using building blocks and practice tests to increase usage skills.

Kaplan, 2008

Sharp Vocab: Building Better Vocabulary Skills

Guides and instructs on how to strengthen one's vocabulary, using building blocks and word roots to increase reading comprehension skills.

Kaplan, 2008

Sharp North

In a futuristic world, Great Families rule Britain through a caste system where reproduction is seriously restricted, while the families keep illegal clones or "spares" of themselves.

Patrick Cave, 2006

Rifke: An Improbable Life

Relates the life of Rosalie Wise Sharp, wife of the man who started the Four Seasons hotel chain.

Rosalie Sharp, 2007

Workflow Modeling: Tools for Process Improvement and ...

Providing proven techniques for identifying, modeling, and redesigning business processes, and explaining how to implement workflow improvement, this book helps you define requirements for systems development or systems acquisition.

Alec Sharp, Patrick McDermott, 2009

Leaning Into Sharp Points: Practical Guidance and Nurturing ...

Those who face this responsibility, whether occasionally or 24/7, are brushing up against life's sharpest point. In this book, Stan Goldberg offers an honest, caring, and comprehensive guide to those on this journey.

Stan Goldberg, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHARP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sharp is used in the context of the following news items.

Patrick Sharp thanks Blackhawks, fans in full-page newspaper ads

Patrick Sharp thanked the Blackhawks and their fans in a full-page newspaper ad. ... The trade that ended Patrick Sharp's tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»

Blackhawks won't be the same without Patrick Sharp

Patrick Sharp talks with members of the media during a news conference days after the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup on June 17, 2015, at the United Center ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»

Tonys Backstage: 'Curious Incident' Winner Alex Sharp Downplays …

Newcomer Alex Sharp prevailed over veterans such as Bradley Cooper and Bill Nighy when he captured the Tony Award for best actor in a leading performance ... «Variety, Jun 15»

Sharp warns on ability to stay afloat

Sharp, a century-old stalwart of corporate Japan, has unveiled an annual loss of $1.9bn and warned of “material uncertainty” about its ability to stay in business, ... «Financial Times, May 15»

Sharp may slash capital, issue preferred shares; stock dives

A slashing of its capital would allow Sharp to wipe accumulated losses off its books - a ... A person familiar with the matter said at the weekend that Sharp is ... «Reuters, May 15»

Sharp President to Ask Lenders for Fresh Financial Support

People briefed on Sharp's interactions with its lenders said the plan could ... that might be interested in investing in Sharp, which makes LCD panels for Apple ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»

Sharp lifts Blackhawks to 2-1 shootout win over Penguins

CHICAGO (AP) -- Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane kicked it off for Chicago, and Patrick Sharp finished the job. The star-studded shootout turned into quite a ... «Yahoo Sports, Feb 15»

Sharp goes 'Beyond 4K' with new flagship TV, unveils four new 4K …

Sharp today unveiled its latest gambit to keep up with the big boys in the 4K Ultra HD TV segment, taking the cover off its new 2015 Aquos 4K UHD lineup at ... «Digital Trends, Jan 15»

Blackhawks Best Stars 5-4 Thanks to Sharp's OT Goal

Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates on the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period at the United Center on December 21, ... «NBC Chicago, Jan 15»

Curiosity Mars rover 'solves mountain riddle'

Over millions of years, the sediment raining out of this static body of water would have built the layers of rock - stack upon stack - that now make up Mount Sharp. «BBC News, Dec 14»