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sharper

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈʃɑɹpɝ// UK //ʃˈɑːpɐ// sharp·er Archaic

adj. having a thinner edge or a finer point than something else. You use this to describe a tool that cuts better or an image that looks clearer.

adj. the comparative form of 'sharp'; having a thinner cutting edge, a finer point, or greater clarity and definition.


SIMPLE

This new knife is much sharper than the old one.

CONTEXTUAL

The photographer adjusted the lens to make the background details look sharper and more distinct.

COMPLEX

Although the initial draft was vague, her second version featured sharper arguments and a more refined prose style that immediately captured the editor's attention.

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Origin

From sharp + -er.

Usage

Comparative adjective — typically followed by 'than' when comparing two items.

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