Word
sharper
Phoneticssharp·er
US/ˈʃɑɹpɝ/
UK/ʃˈɑːpɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“This new knife is much sharper than the old one.”
“The photographer adjusted the lens to make the background details look sharper and more distinct.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Comparative adjective — typically followed by 'than' when comparing two items.
Etymology
From sharp + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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