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- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/
- /ʃɑːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/
Definitions of sharpest word
- adjective sharpest having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharpest terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharpest involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharpest abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharpest consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharpest clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
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Origin of sharpest
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun), keen (adj.); (adv.) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adj.; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.; (v.) derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Sharpest
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determiner
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sharpest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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