sharp vs abrupt

abrupt vs sharp

sharp is a noun but abrupt is not a noun.

sharp and abrupt both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but abrupt is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, sharp and abrupt are synonyms defined as:

sharp and abrupt: dangerously steep

Other synonyms of sharp include precipitous.

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

sharp (adjective)	abrupt (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point	dangerously steep
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined	exceedingly sudden and unexpected
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

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

Difference between sharp and abrupt

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