sharpness vs sharp

sharp vs sharpness

sharpness and sharp both are nouns.

sharpness is not an adjective while sharp is an adjective.

sharpness is not an adverb while sharp is an adverb.

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

sharpness (noun)	sharp (noun)
harshness of manner	a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
thinness of edge or fineness of point	a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
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

sharpness (adjective)	sharp (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

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

Difference between sharpness and sharp

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.