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- [shahrps]
- /ʃɑrps/
- /ʃɑːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shahrps]
- /ʃɑrps/
Definitions of sharps word
- noun sharps something sharp. 1
- noun sharps Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. 1
- noun sharps a sharper. 1
- noun sharps Informal. an expert. 1
- noun sharps Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. 1
- adjective sharps having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
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Parts of speech for Sharps
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sharps popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sharps usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sharps
adjective sharps
noun sharps
- artistes — Plural form of artiste.
- dodgers — a person who dodges.
- hosers — Plural form of hoser.
- quacks — Plural form of quack.
- quacksalvers — Plural form of quacksalver.
Antonyms for sharps
Top questions with sharps
- what are sharps?
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