sharp
sharp
able to cut
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sharp with Russian translation
sharp usage examples
Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.
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sharp belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
sharp synonyms
What's the difference between sharp / spicy / acute / pointed / keen / piercing
Base word: physically pointed or cutting; also used for taste, pain, intellect and remarks.
This knife is very sharp.
Этот нож очень острый.
This salsa is very spicy.
Эта сальса очень острая (пряная).
Often formal; means severe, sudden, or medical (acute pain, acute illness); narrower than general 'sharp'.
He was admitted with acute abdominal pain.
Его госпитализировали с острой болью в животе.
Means having a point or being directed; also used for remarks that are clearly aimed at someone; focuses on shape or intent.
She made a pointed remark about his lateness.
Она сделала направленное замечание по поводу его опоздания.
Often means sharp in perception, sensitivity, or enthusiasm (a keen mind, keen sense); rarely used for blades in modern usage.
She has a keen eye for detail.
У неё острое/проницательное чутьё к деталям.
Used for sounds or looks that feel penetrating (a piercing scream, a piercing stare); emphasizes the sensory effect.
He heard a piercing scream in the night.
Он услышал пронзительный крик ночью.
Formal and figurative: describes a remark or analysis that is penetrating, clear, and direct (incisive comment).
Her incisive commentary clarified the problem.
Её острое/проницательное замечание прояснило проблему.
Can be literal (able to cut) or figurative (hurtful remark); often used for harsh comments.
His cutting remark made the meeting uncomfortable.
Его колкое замечание сделало встречу неловкой.
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How to pronounce sharp and what this word means
sharp translation: острый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sharp
/ʃɑːp/
sharp translation
острый
sharp examples
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp.
sharp transcription
/ʃɑːp/, /ʃɑrp/
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Questions about this word
sharp meaning: what does it mean?
able to cut
sharp pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
sharp is pronounced as /ʃɑːp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sharp definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Be careful, this chef's knife is very sharp. Translation: Осторожно, этот поварской нож очень острый.
Is sharp part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, sharp (острый) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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