sharp vs sharpness

sharpness vs sharp

sharp and sharpness both are nouns.

sharp is an adjective but sharpness is not an adjective.

sharp is an adverb but sharpness is not an adverb.

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

sharp (noun)	sharpness (noun)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point	harshness of manner
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named	thinness of edge or fineness of point
	a strong odor or taste property
	the quality of being sharp and clear
	the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
	the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
	a quick and penetrating intelligence

sharp (adjective)	sharpness (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
(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)	sharpness (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between sharp and sharpness

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