sharply

1. In a sharp manner, in various senses.

   So as to terminate in a sharp point or edge.

   The stick was sharply tapered at one end.

2. Rapidly, abruptly.

   When I touched the snake it recoiled sharply.

3. Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.

4. Precisely, accurately.

   a sharply focused essay

5. Quickly and alertly.

   Jones, the centre forward, started the game sharply.

6. Of speech, sternly, harshly or critically.

   When I asked her about her husband, she replied sharply that she had not seen him for several months.

7. Stylishly, smartly.

   He was sharply dressed in an expensive suit.

8. So as to form a sharp, or tight, angle.

   Turn sharply to the right.

9. Steeply; precipitously.

   The road descends sharply.

10. Piercingly; keenly; severely; painfully.

    His old war wound twinged sharply.

11. In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.

    in an aggressive manner

12. In a strongly distinguishing or differentiating manner; acutely.

    The wealth of this small country contrasts sharply with that of its neighbours.

1. Corporate earnings in the first quarter improved sharply.

   ruКорпоративные доходы в первом квартале резко увеличились.

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2. The plane turned sharply to the right just before it crashed.

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3. The plane rose sharply before leveling off as it left the coast.

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4. Why has the birthrate declined so sharply?

   ruПочему рождаемость так резко упала?

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5. Stock prices fell sharply.

   ruЦены на акции резко упали.

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