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Collocations for sharp - adj.

1. having a fine edge or point

VERBS

be, feel, look, seem | stay | keep sth

ADV.

extremely, really, very, wickedly
a display of wickedly sharp teeth
pretty, quite, rather

PHRASES

as sharp as a razor

2. very great or sudden

VERBS

be

ADV.

particularly, very | fairly, quite, rather
a fairly sharp rise in the cost of living

3. able to think/act/understand/see/hear quickly

VERBS

be, seem

ADV.

extremely, razor, very
a razor sharp mind
pretty, quite

4. angry/severe

VERBS

be, sound
Her voice sounded rather sharp.

ADV.

very | a bit, quite, rather | suddenly
‘Stick to the facts, ’ said Romanov, his voice suddenly sharp.

PREP.

with
She was quite sharp with me when I talked during her lecture.

5. flavour

VERBS

be

ADV.

extremely, very
Raw cranberries are extremely sharp and must always be cooked with a little sugar.
slightly
This cheese has a slightly sharp flavour.

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