sharp vs shrewd

shrewd vs sharp

sharp is a noun but shrewd is not a noun.

sharp and shrewd both are adjectives.

sharp is an adverb but shrewd is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, sharp and shrewd are synonyms defined as:

sharp and shrewd: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

Other synonyms of sharp include astute.

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

sharp (adjective)	shrewd (adjective)
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing	acting with a specific goal
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone	marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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)	shrewd (adverb)
changing suddenly in direction and degree

Difference between sharp and shrewd

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