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sharpness

/ˈʃɑrpnəs/
sharp · ness ˈʃɑrp · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being sharp
中文释义
锋利
Significado en Español
nitidez, agudeza
한국어 뜻
날카로움, 선명도
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự sắc bén, độ sắc nét
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Example Sentence

The knife's sharpness impressed the chef.

这把刀的锋利程度让厨师印象深刻。

Synonyms
keenness acuity edge
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “sharpness”:

  1. A bluntness
  2. B keenness
  3. C dullness
  4. D softness
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B — keenness. “sharpness” means n. the quality of being sharp

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She tested the ______ of the blade by slicing a thin piece of paper.

  1. A dullness
  2. B softness
  3. C bluntness
  4. D sharpness
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D — sharpness. “sharpness” means n. the quality of being sharp

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Common questions about “sharpness”

What does “sharpness” mean?

sharpness — n. the quality of being sharp. In Chinese: 锋利.

How do you pronounce “sharpness”?

sharpness is pronounced /ˈʃɑrpnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sharp · ness.

How do you use “sharpness” in a sentence?

The knife's sharpness impressed the chef. (这把刀的锋利程度让厨师印象深刻。)

What are synonyms for “sharpness”?

keenness, acuity, edge — all close in meaning to sharpness (n. the quality of being sharp).

Is “sharpness” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. sharpness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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