Words / A2

SHAHP/ʃɑːp/

Sharp means able to cut, or sudden and clear: a sharp knife, a sharp turn, a sharp pain. Blunt is the opposite for knives. Dull can mean not sharp or not interesting. Sharp at six means exactly six — extra time sense (British). Do not write sheep (the animal) for sharp.

Meaning

Having a thin edge or point that can cut; also sudden or clear.

Examples

• “Be careful — the knife is very sharp.”
• “Keep sharp scissors away from young children.”
• “There was a sharp drop in temperature at night.”

Good to know

a sharp knife / pain / turn. Opposite (knives): blunt. Time extra: at six sharp.

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