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sharp [ˈʃɑɚp]

1 sharp adjective
  • having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things
  • sudden and quick
  • involving a sudden change in direction
2 sharp adverb
  • exactly—used to refer to an exact time
  • above the correct musical pitch
  • suddenly
3 sharp noun
  • a musical note that is one semitone higher than a specified note; also : a written symbol ♯ that is placed before a note to show that it should be played a semitone higher