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SHARPLY

\ʃˈɑːpli], \ʃˈɑːpli], \ʃ_ˈɑː_p_l_i]\

Definitions of SHARPLY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

In a sharp manner,; keenly; acutely.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

In a sharp manner,; keenly; acutely.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

In a sharp manner.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

adv. With keen edge or point;- exactly; minutely; - keenly; acutely; severely; violently.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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