nounπShareThe symbol β―, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher."The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect Fβ― (F sharp)."musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol β―."The music teacher played the sharp F on the piano. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA note that is sharp in a particular key."The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps."musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic."The music teacher emphasized the sharp note in the G-sharp scale. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually in the plural) Something that is sharp."Place sharps in the specially marked red container for safe disposal."thingitemessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dishonest person; a cheater."The casino kept in the break room a set of pictures of known sharps for the bouncers to see."characterpersonmoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of a stream where the water runs very rapidly."The hikers were warned to be careful near the sharp in the creek, as the fast-moving water could easily sweep them away. "geographynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sewing needle with a very slender point, more pointed than a blunt or a between."The seamstress used a sharp needle to sew the button back onto her shirt. "itemutensilessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) Fine particles of husk mixed with coarse particle of flour of cereals; middlings."The baker added the sharp to the flour mixture to improve the texture of the bread. "foodagricultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expert."The sharp in our math class was able to solve the difficult problem quickly. "personjobbusinesscharacteressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharpie (member of Australian gangs of the 1960s and 1970s)."The local news reported that a sharp was arrested for shoplifting. "culturesocietyhistorypersongroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp."That new musician must be tone deaf: he sharped half the notes of the song!"musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper."The used-car salesman tried to sharp me on the price of the car. "businesscommerceeconomyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sharpen."Before the test, I sharpened my pencil so it would write smoothly. "actionutensilworkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTerminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded."A face with sharp features"qualitytechnicalthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIntelligent."My sister is very sharp; she always understands the complicated math problems quickly. "mindcharacterpersonabilityqualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHigher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol β― after the name of the note)."The music teacher asked the students to play the "C sharp" note. "musicessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHigher in pitch than required."The child's voice was sharp during the argument with his brother. "musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving an intense, acrid flavour."The chili pepper had a sharp, unpleasant taste. "foodsensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSudden and intense."A pregnant woman during labor normally experiences a number of sharp contractions."sensationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIllegal or dishonest."Michael had a number of sharp ventures that he kept off the books."moralcharacterbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareKeenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd."a sharp dealer;β a sharp customer"characterbusinessattitudeeconomymindvaluepersonessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareExact, precise, accurate; keen."The student's answer was sharp and precise, earning her a perfect score on the math test. "qualitycharacterabilitymindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOffensive, critical, or acrimonious."When the two rivals met, first there were sharp words, and then a fight broke out."characterattitudelanguagecommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareStylish or attractive."You look so sharp in that tuxedo!"styleappearanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareObservant; alert; acute."The teacher was sharp, noticing every student's subtle body language during the presentation. "mindcharacterabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareForming a small angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees."Drive down Main for three quarters of a mile, then make a sharp right turn onto Pine."mathessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSteep; precipitous; abrupt."a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve"geographynaturegeologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a statement) Said of as extreme a value as possible."The teacher's criticism of my essay was sharp; she said it was the worst she'd ever read. "statementlanguagewordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTactical; risky."The student's plan to skip class was a sharp maneuver, but risky. "attitudebusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePiercing; keen; severe; painful."a sharp pain; the sharp and frosty winter air"sensationconditionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEager or keen in pursuit; impatient for gratification."a sharp appetite"characterattitudemindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous."The argument between the siblings became sharp, filled with angry words and accusations. "characterattitudeemotionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareComposed of hard, angular grains; gritty."The sand on the beach was so sharp that it scraped my feet. "materialgeologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone; aspirated; unvoiced."The teacher gave a sharp, almost inaudible instruction to the class. "phoneticslinguisticslanguagesoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHungry."After a long morning of school, I was sharp for lunch. "sensationphysiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareTo a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply."The knife was sharp enough to easily slice the apple. "qualitypointwayessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShare(notcomp) Exactly."The teacher said the answer was "correct" β sharp, not "mostly correct." "languagewordessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareIn a higher pitch than is correct or desirable."My sister sang the song sharp, making it sound a little too high and shrill. "musicsoundessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading