precipitous vs sharp

sharp vs precipitous

precipitous is not a noun while sharp is a noun.

precipitous and sharp both are adjectives.

precipitous is not an adverb while sharp is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
precipitous	No	Yes	No	No
sharp	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

As adjectives, precipitous and sharp are synonyms defined as:

precipitous and sharp: dangerously steep

Other synonyms of precipitous include abrupt.

precipitous (noun)	sharp (noun)
	a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
	a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

precipitous (adjective)	sharp (adjective)
done with very great haste and without due deliberation	having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
dangerously steep	(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
	keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
	(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

precipitous (adverb)	sharp (adverb)
	changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between precipitous and sharp

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