sharply Definition
- 1in a way that is sudden and quick
- 2in a way that shows a sudden change in direction or angle
- 3in a way that is critical or severe
Using sharply: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sharply" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The car turned sharply to the left.
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The stock market fell sharply after the announcement.
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She spoke sharply to her children when they misbehaved.
sharply Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sharply
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Summary: sharply in Brief
The adverb 'sharply' [ˈʃɑːpli] describes a sudden and quick action, a sudden change in direction or angle, or a critical or severe tone. It can be used to describe physical movements like 'The car turned sharply to the left,' or non-physical events like 'The stock market fell sharply after the announcement.' It can also describe a person's tone, as in 'She spoke sharply to her children when they misbehaved.'
