# sharper

/ˈʃɑɹpɝ/ (US) · /ʃˈɑːpɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sharper
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

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

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