sharply
sharp‧ly W3 /ˈʃɑːpli $ ˈʃɑːr-/
adverb
Prices have risen sharply over the last few months.
His politics have moved sharply to the right.
2. in a disapproving or unfriendly way:
‘What do you mean by that?’ Paul asked sharply.
a sharply critical report
3. quickly and suddenly:
Graham looked up sharply, startled by a noise behind him.
Emily drew in her breath sharply.
4. used when saying that two things are clearly and noticeably very different:
Opinion is sharply divided.
His beliefs and values contrast sharply with (=are very different from) his father’s.
■ verbs
▪rise/increase sharply The value of early photographs has risen sharply in recent years.
▪fall/drop sharply Oil prices fell sharply.
▪sharply reduce/cut something These measures could sharply reduce pollution from road traffic.
sharp‧ly W3 /ˈʃɑːpli $ ˈʃɑːr-/
adverb Word Family: noun: sharpener, sharpness, sharp; adverb: sharp, sharply, sharpish; verb: sharpen; adjective: sharp
1. suddenly and by a large amount: 2. in a disapproving or unfriendly way:
3. quickly and suddenly:
4. used when saying that two things are clearly and noticeably very different:
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