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   sharply

   /ˈʃɑːpli/

   adverb

   • 1. with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point: "a sharply pointed tail"
   • 2. with a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely: "my mouth stings sharply"
   • ▪ in a critical or hurtful manner; strongly or harshly: "the plans have been sharply criticized"
   • 3. in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly: "the waitress had a sharply defined jaw"
   • 4. with a sudden and marked change; dramatically: "housing values have risen sharply"
   • ▪ with a sudden change of direction: "his car swerved sharply to the left"
   • 5. with speed of perception, comprehension, or response: "a sharply observed account"

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