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   Sharp·ly

   /ˈSHärplē/

   

   adverb

   • 1. with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point: "a sharply pointed tail"
   • 2. with a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely: "my mouth stings sharply"
   • ▪ in a critical or hurtful manner; strongly or harshly: "the plans have been sharply criticized"
   • 3. in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly: "the waitress had a sharply defined jaw"
   • 4. with a sudden and marked change; dramatically: "housing values have risen sharply"
   • ▪ with a sudden change of direction: "his car swerved sharply to the left"
   • 5. with speed of perception, comprehension, or response: "a sharply observed account"

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   What does sharply mean?

   • He rapped sharply on the window. He drew his breath in sharply. used to emphasize that something has a sharp point or edge sharply pointed The spring jutted sharply through the mattress. Definition of sharply adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   What is a sharply adverb?

   • According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sharply” as an adverb can have the following definitions: In a well delineated manner. With a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely. Very suddenly and to a great degree. In a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly. In an aggressive manner.

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   What does sharply mean in music?

   • keenly, carefully, or alertly: to look sharp. abruptly or suddenly: turned sharp and ran. exactly at (a certain time): one o'clock sharp. [ Music.]above the true pitch: to sing sharp. sharper. [ Music.] a tone one half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. sharp•ly, adv.: spoke sharply to the dog.

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   What is an example of sharply?

   • Examples from the Corpus sharply • The rich colour came to her cheeks at the daring thoughts and she caught her breath sharply. • What is needed is a couple of examples to bring out the difference sharply. • As a result, in many countries, the wage gap between lowly and highly skilled workers has widened sharply.

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   sharply meaning, definition, what is sharply: suddenly and by a large amount: Learn more.

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   Sharply definition: In a <a>sharp</a> manner; pertaining to precision.

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   adverb. These are words and phrases related to sharply. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of sharply. CLEVERLY. Synonyms. cleverly. ingeniously. inventively. imaginatively. creatively. craftily. artfully. adroitly. expertly. deftly. intelligently. smartly. wittily. humorously. Antonyms.

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   SHARPLY meaning: 1 : in a harsh, critical, or angry way; 2 : suddenly and by a large amount.

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   adj. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. ending in an edge or point: sharp corners. involving a sudden change in direction: a sharp curve in the road. clearly defined; distinct: a sharp contrast between black and white. biting in taste: a sharp cheese. piercing in sound: a sharp cry.

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