Sharp
Example: The knife is sharp and cuts very easily
Definition
"Sharp" describes an object, especially a blade or edge, that has a fine, keen edge or point capable of cutting or piercing easily and effectively, such as in the phrase 'The knife is sharp and cuts very easily.'
Etymology
The word "sharp" comes from Old English 'scearp,' meaning keen or cutting. Its origins trace back to Proto-Germanic '*skarpaz,' related to cutting or stabbing. Did you know that "sharp" originally conveyed not just physical keenness but also mental acuity?
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"Sharp" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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