sharp
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2.2
- adjective
- /ʃɑrp/
- Well, I was getting these sharp hunger pains and I thought it might be a good time to take you up on your offer.
- sharp pain
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Watch on YouTubeAnd it is just just sharp burning pain.
- And it is just just sharp burning pain.
- You know, when it's like sharp, that's what I'm dealing with.
- Breathe in, sharp breath in, out through the mouth.
- So when I took that first drink, I always describe it as my head being like sharp, jagged mountain peaks.
Examples
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He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his back when he twisted to the side.
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And it is just just sharp burning pain.
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Sometimes, I'll get, like, a sharp pain on both of my sides when I walk this way.
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You're going to feel a sharp scratch.
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Ripley staggers in place again, feeling a sharp pain in her stomach.
Fiction book (1992) -
Caught up in the boy's story and his fervor, Miranda felt a sharp stab of pity.
Fiction book (1990) -
When my Sully died, it went from a severe, sharp, stabbing pain, to a severe long-lasting ache.
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After accidentally cutting herself, she experienced a sharp sensation that was almost unbearable.
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The doctor warned him that he might feel a sharp sting when receiving the injection.
Synonyms
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5.5
A very sharp, intense feeling or sound that seems to cut
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4.1
Able to cut very easily with a thin hard edge, like a knife
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5.3
A sudden, sharp pain or very strong feeling that hurts a lot
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5.2
Very hurtful in words, or sharply cold in weather
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3.5
Having a very sharp edge or point that cuts easily
1
6.9
A very sharp pain that feels like being cut
A little strong in taste or smell, like lemon
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
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9.9
A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful
Compounds
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9.5
A large land bird with pointed tail feathers found in western prairies and open forests
How Sharp
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sharp comes from the old idea of something 'pointed' or 'cutting', so a sharp pain feels sudden and piercing as if touched by a point.