LookItUpsharply
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʃɑːrpli/ · UK /ˈʃɑːpli/
sharply means: By a large amount in a short time.
adverb
LARGE CHANGEB2
By a large amount in a short time.
- Prices rose sharply last month.
- Sales fell sharply after the holiday.
- The cost of heating has increased sharply.
SUDDEN MOVEMENTB2
Suddenly and quickly, often with a strong movement or change of direction.
- The road bends sharply here.
- She pulled her hand back sharply.
- The driver braked sharply when a child crossed the road.
POINTED ENDC1
With a very narrow point or a thin cutting edge.
- The leaf has a sharply pointed tip.
- Both ends of the stick are sharply tapered.
- A sharply pointed tool made these holes.
Questions about sharply
What does sharply mean?
By a large amount in a short time.
What is sharply in other languages?
Türkçe: keskin biçimde · Español: bruscamente · Français: fortement · Deutsch: stark · Italiano: nettamente · 日本語: 急激に
How do you pronounce sharply?
In American English /ˈʃɑːrpli/; in British English /ˈʃɑːpli/.
How do you use sharply in a sentence?
Prices rose sharply last month. Sales fell sharply after the holiday.
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