Word: SHARP
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Definition of SHARP
- The symbol โฏ, placed after the name of a note in the key signature or before a note on the staff to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.
"The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect Fโฏ (F sharp)."
- A note that is played a semitone higher than usual; denoted by the name of the note that is followed by the symbol โฏ.
- A note that is sharp in a particular key.
"The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps."
- To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
"That new musician must be tone deaf: he sharped half the notes of the song!"
- To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
- To sharpen.
- Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.
"A face with sharp features"
- Intelligent.
"My nephew is a sharp lad; he can count to 100 in six languages, and he's only five years old."
- Higher than usual by one semitone (denoted by the symbol โฏ after the name of the note).
- To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
- (notcomp) Exactly.
"I'll see you at twelve o'clock sharp."
- In a higher pitch than is correct or desirable.
"I didn't enjoy the concert much because the tenor kept going sharp on the high notes."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "sharp", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "sharp" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHARP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SHARP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SHARP? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHARP:
- # the sharp effect
- # master of sharp
- # playing with sharp
- # in terms of sharp
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