"sharp" meaning in All languages combined

See sharp on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ʃɑːp/ [UK], /ʃɑrp/ [US] Audio: en-us-sharp.ogg [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Back ache-sharp.wav [UK] Forms: sharp [positive], sharper [comparative], sharpest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|sharp|sharper|sharpest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Having a cutting edge; not dull. Synonyms: pointed, razor-sharp, jagged, prickly, spiky
    Sense id: simple-sharp-en-adj-eV2gbTzF
  2. Intelligent or quick to learn. Synonyms: intelligent, quick to learn, quick, sharp-witted
    Sense id: simple-sharp-en-adj-yiVCD9Vm
  3. strong in flavor. Synonyms: strong, tasty
    Sense id: simple-sharp-en-adj-a5NVBGUv

Noun [English]

IPA: /ʃɑːp/ [UK], /ʃɑrp/ [US] Audio: en-us-sharp.ogg [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Back ache-sharp.wav [UK] Forms: sharp [singular], sharps [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A blade, especially a sword used in fencing, with a sharp tip.
    Sense id: simple-sharp-en-noun-agkYx~8M
  2. A sharp is a note that is one half step above the one that is named.
    Sense id: simple-sharp-en-noun-kVpHpe6f Categories (other): Music
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          "word": "dumb"
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          "word": "stupid"
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          "word": "slow to learn"
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