sharply
adv. manneradv. in a way that is sudden and very noticeable. You use this to describe how something changes quickly, like a price going up or a road turning fast.
adv. in a sudden, rapid, or significant manner; also used to describe a harsh or critical tone of voice. Often modifies verbs of change or movement.
The price of bread rose sharply this month.
The road turns sharply to the left after you pass the old bridge.
Economists noted that consumer spending dropped sharply following the announcement of new tax measures, suggesting a immediate shift in public confidence.
From Middle English sharply, scharply, from Old English sċearplīċe (“sharply, smartly”), equivalent to sharp + -ly.
Typically follows the verb it modifies, especially when describing statistical trends or physical movements.
The prices sharply increased.The prices increased sharply.When describing trends, this adverb usually sounds more natural after the verb rather than before it.