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Definition sharply in British English

sharply adverb

adverb
/ˈʃɑː(r)pli/
1

suddenly and by a large amount

Example

Interest rates have fallen sharply over the last few weeks.

2

in a severe way

Example

The government has been sharply criticized for human rights violations.

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3

in a way that makes details or differences easy to see

Example

In this photograph, the figures are more sharply defined.

Example

The economic situation in the north contrasts sharply with that in the south.

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Definition sharply in British English