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sharp
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

noun

  • A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named.
  • A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point.

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"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
wrong

noun

  • That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law.
    • usage: "he feels that you are in the wrong"
  • Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

verb

  • Treat unjustly; do wrong to.

adjective

  • Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth.
    • usage: "an incorrect calculation"; "the report in the paper is wrong"; "your information is wrong"; "the clock showed the wrong time"; "found themselves on the wrong road"; "based on the wrong assumptions"
  • Contrary to conscience or morality or law.
    • usage: "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor"; "cheating is wrong"; "it is wrong to lie"
  • Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion.
    • usage: "said all the wrong things"
  • Not functioning properly.
    • usage: "something is amiss"; "has gone completely haywire"; "something is wrong with the engine"
  • Based on or acting or judging in error.
    • usage: "it is wrong to think that way"
  • Not in accord with established usage or procedure.
    • usage: "the wrong medicine"; "the wrong way to shuck clams"; "it is incorrect for a policeman to accept gifts"
  • Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward.
    • usage: "socks worn wrong side out"
  • Badly timed.
    • usage: "an ill-timed intervention"; "you think my intrusion unseasonable"; "an untimely remark"; "it was the wrong moment for a joke"
  • Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules.
    • usage: "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"

adverb

  • In an inaccurate manner.
    • usage: "he decided to reveal the details only after other sources had reported them incorrectly"; "she guessed wrong"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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