Definitions and Examples of sharp, pointed, acute
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce.
Example
The chef used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables.
Having a sharp or tapering end.
Example
The pencil had a pointed tip that made it easy to write with.
Having a sharp or severe effect; intense.
Example
He felt an acute pain in his leg after running for too long.
Key Differences: sharp vs pointed vs acute
- 1Sharp refers to an object or edge that can cut or pierce.
- 2Pointed describes an object or shape that has a sharp or tapering end.
- 3Acute describes a sensation or effect that is sharp or intense.
Effective Usage of sharp, pointed, acute
- 1Describing Shapes: Use sharp and pointed to describe the shape of objects.
- 2Describing Sensations: Use acute to describe sensations or effects that are sharp or intense.
- 3Medical Terminology: The term acute is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a sudden onset of symptoms.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of retund are sharp, pointed, and acute. These words describe objects or shapes that have a different form from retund, which means blunt or rounded. Use these words to describe shapes, sensations, or effects, and in medical contexts to describe a sudden onset of symptoms.
