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sharpness

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/ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/ · sharp-ness

The quality of being sharp.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being sharp.

تیزی کی کیفیت۔

تیزی

tezi

Synonyms

acuitykeennessclarityفطانتذہانتسلیقہ

Antonyms

dullnessbluntnessfuzzinessبے زاریبے اثرگنگ

Common Collocations

  • sharpness of mind
  • sharpness of image
  • sharpness of taste

Example Sentences

The sharpness of the knife made it easy to cut through the vegetables.

چاقو کی تیزی نے سبزیوں کو کاٹنا آسان بنا دیا۔

chaakoo ki tezi ne sabzion ko kaatna aasan bana diya.

Her sharpness in debate was impressive and often left her opponents speechless.

بحث میں اس کی تیزی متاثر کن تھی اور اکثر اس کے مخالفین کو خاموش چھوڑ دیتی تھی۔

baas mein is ki tezi mutasir kun thi aur aksar is ke mukhalifin ko khamosh chhod deti thi.

The sharpness of the photograph captured every detail of the landscape.

تصویر کی تیزی نے منظر کے ہر تفصیل کو قید کر لیا۔

tasveer ki tezi ne manzar ke har tafseel ko qaid kar liya.

Easily Confused With

sharpen:Sharpen is a verb meaning to make something sharp, while sharpness is a noun referring to the quality of being sharp.

Word Family

sharp
adjectiveتیز
sharpen
verbتیز کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a sharp knife to remember sharpness.

Imagine a bright, shiny blade cutting through an object effortlessly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تیری آنکھوں کی تیزی نے دل کو چھین لیا، مرے خوابوں کی شرح میں تجھ کو شامل کر لیا۔

teri aankhon ki tezi ne dil ko chheen liya, mare khwabon ki sharh mein tujh ko shamil kar liya.

The sharpness of your eyes has stolen my heart, In the explanation of my dreams, I've included you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تیز چال چلنے والا ہمیشہ ایک قدم آگے ہوتا ہے۔

teez chaal chalne wala hamesha aik qadam aage hota hai.

The one who walks swiftly is always a step ahead.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "scearp" — having a thin edge or point

First known use: 14th century

The word 'sharpness' has evolved from Old English 'scearp', which conveyed the idea of a keen edge. Over time, it expanded to describe not only physical sharpness but also clarity in thought or perception.