shrewd vs sharp

sharp vs shrewd

shrewd is not a noun while sharp is a noun.

shrewd and sharp both are adjectives.

shrewd is not an adverb while sharp is an adverb.

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

As adjectives, shrewd and sharp are synonyms defined as:

shrewd and sharp: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

Other synonyms of shrewd include astute.

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

shrewd (adjective)	sharp (adjective)
acting with a specific goal	having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence	(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

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

Difference between shrewd and sharp

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