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sharp vs sharpened

sharpened vs sharp

sharp is a noun but sharpened is not a noun.

sharp and sharpened both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but sharpened is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sharp Yes Yes No Yes
sharpened No Yes No No
sharp (noun) sharpened (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
sharp (adjective) sharpened (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing having the point made sharp
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone made sharp or sharper
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) sharpened (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree
Difference between sharp and sharpened

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