sharp
/ʃɑːp/adj
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
2
Intelligent.
3
Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
4
Higher in pitch than required.
5
Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
6
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
7
Illegal or dishonest.
8
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interests; shrewd, verging on dishonest.
9
Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
10
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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