sharper

Describes an object with a fine edge or point capable of cutting; also used to describe a person's intelligence or a sudden change in direction or quality.

ruОписывает предмет с тонким краем или остриём, способным резать; также используется для описания ума человека или резкого изменения направления или качества.esDescribe un objeto con un borde fino o punta que puede cortar; también se usa para referirse a una mente aguda o perspicaz, a un cambio brusco de dirección o calidad, o a algo bien definido o intenso.frQualifie un objet à bord fin ou à pointe pouvant couper ou percer ; s'emploie aussi pour un esprit vif, un changement brusque de direction ou une qualité nette et précise.deBezeichnet einen Gegenstand mit dünner Schneide oder Spitze, der schneiden kann; auch für einen scharfen Verstand oder eine plötzliche, deutliche Veränderung von Richtung oder Qualität.ptDescreve um objeto com uma borda fina ou ponta capaz de cortar; também é usado para descrever a inteligência de uma pessoa ou uma mudança brusca de direção ou de qualidade.zh形容物体边缘或尖端锋利，能够切割；也用来形容人头脑敏锐，或形容方向、质量等的急剧变化。arيصف شيئًا له حافة رقيقة أو طرف مدبب قادر على القطع؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف ذكاء الإنسان أو التغير المفاجئ في الاتجاه أو الجودة.

1. Having a thin edge or point A2 formal

   Able to cut or pierce easily; having a fine edge or point.

   • Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
   • The scissors are sharp enough to cut through paper.
   • He used a sharp needle to sew the fabric.

   ruОстрыйesafiladofrtranchant, affilédeScharfptAfiadozh锋利的arحَادّ

   Synonyms: acutecuttingedgedfinekeenrazor-sharp

   Antonyms: bluntdull

2. Intelligent or quick-witted B1 formal

   Having or showing a quick and intelligent mind.

   • She is a sharp student who always asks good questions.
   • He has a sharp mind for solving puzzles.
   • The detective made a sharp observation about the case.

   ruОстрый умesListo, agudo (intelectualmente)frvif d'espritdeScharfer VerstandptAfiadozh聪明敏锐arحاد الذهن

   Synonyms: acuteastutebrightcleverkeenperceptivequick-wittedsmart

   Antonyms: dimdulldumbslowstupid

3. Abrupt or sudden B1 formal

   Happening suddenly and often severely.

   • There was a sharp increase in temperature today.
   • The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.
   • She felt a sharp pain in her back.

   ruРезкийesAbrupto o repentinofrbrusque, soudaindePlötzlich und heftigptRepentinozh急剧的arمفاجئ وحاد

   Synonyms: abruptacuteprecipitatesuddenunexpected

   Antonyms: gradual

4. Clear and distinct B1 formal

   Clearly defined; not blurred or fuzzy.

   • The photograph is very sharp and detailed.
   • He has a sharp memory for names and faces.
   • The image on the screen is sharp and easy to read.

   ruЧёткийesnítido, claro y distintofrnet et distinctdeScharfptNítidozh清晰的arواضح وحاد

   Synonyms: clearcrispdistinctprecise

   Antonyms: blurryfuzzyindistinctunclearvague

5. Fashionable or stylish B2 informal

   Attractively neat and stylish in appearance.

   • He looked very sharp in his new suit.
   • She always wears sharp, modern clothes.
   • That's a sharp outfit you have on today.

   ruСтильныйesElegante y a la modafrÉlégant et chicdeSchickptElegantezh时髦的arأنيق

   Synonyms: chicdappernattysmartsprucestylishtrendy

   Antonyms: dowdyfrumpyoutdatedunfashionable

• sharper comparative form
• sharpest superlative form

An adverb meaning "exactly" or "precisely" at a specified time. It is used to indicate punctuality, as in 'at 5 o'clock sharp.' It can also mean "suddenly" or "abruptly" when describing a change in direction or movement.

ruНаречие, означающее «точно» или «ровно» в указанное время. Используется для обозначения пунктуальности, например, «ровно в 5 часов». Также может означать «внезапно» или «резко» при описании изменения направления или движения.esAdverbio que significa «exactamente» o «justo» en un momento determinado, usado para indicar puntualidad, como «a las 5 en punto». También puede significar «de repente» o «bruscamente» al describir un cambio de dirección o movimiento.frAdverbe signifiant « exactement » ou « précisément » à une heure donnée, pour indiquer la ponctualité, par exemple « à 5 heures précises ». Peut aussi signifier « soudainement » ou « brusquement » pour décrire un changement de direction ou de mouvement.deAdverb, das „genau“ oder „punktgenau“ zu einer bestimmten Zeit bedeutet, z. B. „punkt 5 Uhr“. Es kann auch „plötzlich“ oder „scharf“ bei einer Richtungs- oder Bewegungsänderung bedeuten.ptAdvérbio que significa "exatamente" ou "em ponto" quando se refere a um horário, indicando pontualidade, como "às 5 em ponto". Também pode significar "de repente" ou "bruscamente" ao descrever uma mudança de direção ou movimento.zh副词，表示“正好、恰好”在某一时间，如“正好五点”。也可表示“突然、急剧”地改变方向或移动。arظرف يعني «تمامًا» أو «بالضبط» عند تحديد الوقت، مثل «في الخامسة تمامًا». كما يعني «مفاجئًا» أو «بحدة» عند وصف تغير الاتجاه أو الحركة.

1. Exactly at a specified time B1 formal

   Used to indicate that something happens precisely at the stated time.

   • The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp.
   • Please be here at noon sharp.
   • The train departed at 7:30 sharp.

   ruРовноesen puntofrPile à l'heuredePunktptEm pontozh正好arتمامًا في الوقت المحدد

   Synonyms: exactlyon the dotpreciselypromptlypunctually

   Antonyms: aboutapproximatelyroughly

2. Abruptly or suddenly B2 informal

   In a sudden or abrupt manner, often indicating a change in direction or action.

   • He turned sharp left to avoid the obstacle.
   • The car stopped sharp at the red light.
   • She pulled the rope sharp, causing it to snap.

   ruРезкоesbruscamente, de repentefrbrusquement, soudainementdePlötzlichptBruscamentezh突然地arبشكل مفاجئ وحاد

   Synonyms: abruptlysharplyshortsuddenlyunexpectedly

   Antonyms: graduallyslowly

• sharper comparative form
• sharpest superlative form

A noun referring to a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее профессионального карточного игрока, который зарабатывает на жизнь обманом в карточных играх.esSustantivo que designa a un tahúr o jugador de cartas profesional que se gana la vida haciendo trampas o engañando en los juegos de naipes.frNom désignant un joueur de cartes professionnel qui gagne sa vie en trichant aux jeux de cartes, ou plus généralement une personne malhonnête qui escroque les autres.deSubstantiv, das einen professionellen Kartenspieler bezeichnet, der seinen Lebensunterhalt durch Betrug beim Kartenspiel verdient. Es kann auch allgemein einen gerissenen Betrüger oder Schwindler meinen.ptSubstantivo que designa um jogador profissional de cartas que ganha a vida trapaceando em jogos de cartas; também pode se referir de forma mais ampla a alguém desonesto ou vigarista.zh指以欺诈手段在纸牌赌博中牟利的职业赌徒；泛指各种行骗的骗子。arاسم يُطلق على لاعب الورق المحترف الذي يكسب رزقه بالغش والخداع في ألعاب الورق. ويُستخدم أيضاً للدلالة على الشخص المخادع أو المحتال في معاملاته.

1. Professional card cheat C1 informal

   A person who makes a living by cheating at card games, often through sleight of hand or marked cards.

   • The casino banned the sharper after catching him with marked cards.
   • Old western movies often feature a sharper trying to win at poker.
   • He was known as a sharper who could deal from the bottom of the deck.

   ruШулерesTahúr profesionalfrTricheur professionnel aux cartesdeFalschspielerptTrapaceiro de cartaszh老千arغشّاش الورق

   Synonyms: blacklegcard sharkcard sharpcardsharpmechanicsharp

• sharpers plural form
• sharpers' possessive plural form
• sharper's possessive singular form