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knifelike vs sharp

sharp vs knifelike

knifelike is not a noun while sharp is a noun.

knifelike and sharp both are adjectives.

knifelike is not an adverb while sharp is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
knifelike No Yes No No
sharp Yes Yes No Yes
As adjectives, knifelike and sharp are synonyms defined as:
  • knifelike and sharp: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Other synonyms of knifelike include acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing.
knifelike (noun) sharp (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
knifelike (adjective) sharp (adjective)
having a sharp or distinct edge having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
cutting or able to cut as if with a knife keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
quick and forceful
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
ending in a sharp point
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
dangerously steep
very sudden and in great amount or degree
harsh
knifelike (adverb) sharp (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree
Difference between knifelike and sharp

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