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1 suddenly and by a large amount : Prices have risen sharply over the last few months. His politics have moved sharply to the right.
Prices have risen sharply over the last few months.His politics have moved sharply to the right.2 in a disapproving or unfriendly way : 'What do you mean by that?' Paul asked sharply. a sharply critical report
'What do you mean by that?' Paul asked sharply.a sharply critical report3 quickly and suddenly : Graham looked up sharply, startled by a noise behind him. Emily drew in her breath sharply.
Graham looked up sharply, startled by a noise behind him.Emily drew in her breath sharply.4 used when saying that two things are clearly and noticeably very different :
