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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 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 does sharply mean?

   • 突然地, 快速突然地, 能切斷… 突然地, 快速突然地, 能切断… bruscamente, de repente, repentinamente… bruscamente, fortemente, repentinamente… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SHARPLY meaning: 1. quickly and suddenly: 2. in a way that will cut or make a hole: 3. severely and angrily: . Learn more.

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   What is a sharp word?

   • piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry. keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind. distressing: sharp pain. merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. fierce or violent: a sharp struggle. keen or eager: sharp desire. quick, brisk, or spirited. alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. mentally acute: a sharp lad.

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   How do you use sharply in a sentence?

   • in a way that clearly shows the differences between two things Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. quickly and suddenly or loudly She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. He rapped sharply on the window. He drew his breath in sharply. used to emphasize that something has a sharp point or edge

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   If something happens sharply, it occurs abruptly and intensely. You may hear newscasters gloomily reporting that the price of gas is rising sharply.

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   SHARPLY definition: 1. quickly and suddenly: 2. in a way that will cut or make a hole: 3. severely and angrily: . Learn more.

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   Sharply can be an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb, meaning having a thin edge, point, or pitch, or changing suddenly or sharply. See synonyms, translations, and examples of sharply in different contexts.

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