SHARPLY as ADVERB

  1. Meaning
    • in an aggressive manner
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    • she was being sharply questioned
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  2. Meaning
    • in a well delineated manner
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    • the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
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  3. Meaning
    • very suddenly and to a great degree
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    • conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
    • prices rose sharply
  4. Meaning
    • changing suddenly in direction and degree
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    • the road twists sharply after the light
    • turn sharp left here
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