sharp vs acute

sharp and acute both are nouns.

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

As adjectives, sharp and acute are synonyms defined as:

sharp and acute: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Other synonyms of sharp include discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing.

As adjectives, sharp and acute are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sharp include acuate, needlelike.

sharp (noun)	acute (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point	a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

sharp (adjective)	acute (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	of an angle; less than 90 degrees
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point	of critical importance and consequence
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined	having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
quick and forceful	ending in a sharp point
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones	extremely sharp or severe
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)	acute (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree