sharp
Translation
sharp, intelligent, sudden, stylish
Examples
This knife is very sharp.
This knife is very sharp.
She has a sharp mind.
She has a sharp mind.
There was a sharp turn in the road.
There was a sharp turn in the road.
He looked sharp in his new suit.
He looked sharp in his new suit.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) sharp This is a sharp knife.
be + ((adjective)) to be sharp The knife is sharp.
Similar Words
Synonyms: keen, pointed; Antonyms: dull, blunt
Etymology
From Old English 'scearp', meaning 'cutting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shark's sharp teeth. The two words sound similar.