[ʃɑːp], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something
(e.g: cut the cake with a very sharp knife)

- producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect
(e.g: I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back)

- distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined
(e.g: the job was a sharp contrast from her past life)

- (of an action or change) sudden and marked
(e.g: there was a sharp increase in interest rates)

- having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response
(e.g: her sharp eyes missed nothing)

- (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch

- (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish
(e.g: they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit)


Phrases:
- not the sharpest knife in the drawer
- sharp as a tack

Origin:
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf

[ʃɑːp], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- precisely (used after an expression of time)
(e.g: the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp)

- in a sudden or abrupt way
(e.g: turn sharp right at the corner)

- above the true or normal pitch of musical sound
(e.g: he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes)


Phrases:
- not the sharpest knife in the drawer
- sharp as a tack

Origin:
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf

[ʃɑːp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch

- a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing

- a swindler or cheat


Phrases:
- not the sharpest knife in the drawer
- sharp as a tack

Origin:
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf

[ʃɑːp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone
(e.g: if you raise a note by one fret, you have sharped the note)

- cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards
(e.g: the fellow is drunk, let's sharp him)


Phrases:
- not the sharpest knife in the drawer
- sharp as a tack

Origin:
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf