sharply
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/ˈʃɑːrpli/
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/ˈʃɑːpli/
in a harsh or severe way
The teacher spoke sharply to the misbehaving student.
suddenly and by a large degree
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
in a way that shows clear difference
Her opinion differs sharply from mine on this topic.
quickly and suddenly
She turned her head sharply when she heard the noise.
with a sharp point or edge
The knife cut sharply through the paper.