What is the meaning of sharper?

noun

adjective

  • Of something seen or heard. ( clearly defined)
    • usage: "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
  • Ending in a sharp point.
  • Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.
    • usage: "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
  • Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence.
    • usage: "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
  • Harsh.
    • usage: "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
  • Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones .
    • usage: "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
  • Extremely steep.
    • usage: "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
  • Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point.
    • usage: "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
  • Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing.
    • usage: "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
  • Of a musical note. ( raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone)
    • usage: "C sharp"
  • Very sudden and in great amount or degree.
    • usage: "a sharp drop in the stock market"
  • Quick and forceful.
    • usage: "a sharp blow"

adverb

  • Changing suddenly in direction and degree.
    • usage: "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
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