sharp vs astute

astute vs sharp

sharp is a noun but astute is not a noun.

sharp and astute both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but astute is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, sharp and astute are synonyms defined as:

sharp and astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

Other synonyms of sharp include shrewd.

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

sharp (adjective)	astute (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
(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

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

Difference between sharp and astute

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