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sharply

  • adverb
  • /ˈʃɑɹpli/

In a sharp manner, in various senses.

Other meanings

  1. So as to terminate in a sharp point or edge.

  2. Rapidly, abruptly.

Word history

From Old English "sċearplīċe" (sharply, smartly).

Where this comes from

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