sharply

[ˈʃɑːpli]

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!

  • Example

    The car turned sharply to the left.

  • Example

    The stock market fell sharply after the announcement.

  • Example

    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.'

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