Definitions and Examples of sharp, keen, pointed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a thin edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.
Example
The sharp knife easily sliced through the steak.
Having a sharp edge or point; able to cut or pierce something.
Example
The keen blade of the sword glinted in the sunlight.
Having a sharp or tapered end that can penetrate or pierce something.
Example
The pointed tip of the pencil broke when he pressed too hard.
Key Differences: sharp vs keen vs pointed
- 1Sharp describes an object or edge that is thin and able to cut or pierce something.
- 2Keen describes an object or edge that is sharp and able to cut or pierce something.
- 3Pointed describes an object or edge that has a sharp or tapered end that can penetrate or pierce something.
Effective Usage of sharp, keen, pointed
- 1Cooking: Use sharp knives to cut vegetables, fruits, and meat.
- 2Crafts: Use keen scissors to cut paper, fabric, or other materials.
- 3Writing: Use pointed pencils to write or draw on paper.
Remember this!
The antonyms sharp, keen, and pointed describe objects or edges that are capable of cutting or piercing through something. Use these words in specific contexts such as cooking, crafts, and writing to describe the characteristics of objects or edges.