sharply
/ˈʃɑrpli/
sharp · ly
ˈʃɑrp · li
English Definition
adv. in a sudden or abrupt manner
Significado en Español
bruscamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách sắc nét, đột ngột
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Example Sentence
Prices rose sharply this quarter.
这个季度价格急剧上涨。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “sharply”:
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A
gradually
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B
abruptly
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C
smoothly
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D
gently
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B — abruptly.
“sharply” means adv. in a sudden or abrupt manner
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The narrow road turned ______ to the left just past the old stone bridge.
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A
gently
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B
smoothly
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C
sharply
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D
gradually
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C — sharply.
“sharply” means adv. in a sudden or abrupt manner
Common questions about “sharply”
What does “sharply” mean?
sharply — adv. in a sudden or abrupt manner. In Chinese: 急剧地.
How do you pronounce “sharply”?
sharply is pronounced /ˈʃɑrpli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sharp · ly.
How do you use “sharply” in a sentence?
Prices rose sharply this quarter. (这个季度价格急剧上涨。)
What are synonyms for “sharply”?
abruptly, suddenly, keenly — all close in meaning to sharply (adv. in a sudden or abrupt manner).
Is “sharply” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sharply appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
