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sharp

adjective/ʃɑrp/

definition

having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce

example

Be careful with that knife; it has a sharp blade that can easily cut through vegetables.

synonyms
keenpointedcutting
word origin — Middle English 'scharp', from Old English 'scearp', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'scherp' and German 'scharf'.

sharp, meticulous, tangible, quintessential, subsequent: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 134. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. sharp · adjective/ʃɑrp/

    having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce

    Be careful with that knife; it has a sharp blade that can easily cut through vegetables.

    Synonyms: keen, pointed, cutting

    Origin: Middle English 'scharp', from Old English 'scearp', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'scherp' and German 'scharf'.

  2. meticulous · adjective/məˈtɪkjələs/

    showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise

    Her meticulous attention to detail ensured that the project was completed without any errors.

    Synonyms: careful, precise, diligent

    Origin: from Latin 'meticulosus', meaning 'fearful', which is derived from 'metus', meaning 'fear'.

  3. tangible · adjective/ˈtæn.dʒə.bəl/

    perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt

    The artist's latest sculpture created a tangible sense of connection between the viewer and the piece.

    Synonyms: palpable, touchable, substantial

    Origin: from the Latin 'tangibilis', from 'tangere' meaning 'to touch'

  4. quintessential · adjective/kwɪn.təˈsɛn.ʃl/

    representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

    Her performance was the quintessential representation of grace and poise, captivating everyone in the audience.

    Synonyms: typical, exemplary, ultimate

    Origin: from Middle English 'quintessencial', from Latin 'quintessentia', meaning 'fifth essence'; 'quint-' from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth' and 'essentia' meaning 'essence'.

  5. subsequent · adjective/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

    occurring later or following in time or order

    The committee reviewed the proposal and made subsequent recommendations to improve the project.

    Synonyms: following, ensuing, later

    Origin: from Latin 'subsequentem', meaning 'following, coming after', from 'sub-' (under) + 'sequi' (to follow)