SHARP
adverb
Definitions
- 1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. M. Arnold. The head [of a spear] full sharp yground. Chaucer. You bite so sharp at reasons. Shak.
- 2. Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp. [Colloq.] Look sharp, attend; be alert. [Colloq.]
Other Definitions
This word also has 3 other definitions:
SHARP
(adjective)
1. Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen. He dies upon my scimeter's sharp point. Shak.
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SHARP
(noun)
1. A sharp tool or weapon. [Obs.] If butchers had but the manners to go to sharps, gentlemen would be contented with a rubber at cuffs. Collier.
2. T...
SHARP
(verb)
1. To sharpen. [Obs.] Spenser.
2. To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the n...
Added: October 09, 2025
Updated: October 09, 2025
