sharp vs knifelike

knifelike vs sharp

sharp is a noun but knifelike is not a noun.

sharp and knifelike both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but knifelike is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, sharp and knifelike are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

sharp (adjective)	knifelike (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	having a sharp or distinct edge
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point	cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined	painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
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)	knifelike (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between sharp and knifelike

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