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Sharpe
shahrp
Sharpe (name) means an English surname, an older spelling of Sharp. Example: “Captain Sharpe is the hero of a series of historical war novels.”
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An English surname, an older spelling of Sharp.
"Captain Sharpe is the hero of a series of historical war novels."
How to use Sharpe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surname, an alternate spelling of "Sharp."
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What does “Sharpe” mean?
The word “Sharpe” means an English surname, an older spelling of Sharp. In plain terms, a surname, an alternate spelling of "Sharp.".
How do you pronounce “Sharpe”?
“Sharpe” is pronounced shahrp (/ʃɑɹp/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sharpe” in a sentence?
Here is “Sharpe” used in a sentence: “Captain Sharpe is the hero of a series of historical war novels.”
What part of speech is “Sharpe”?
“Sharpe” is a name.
Is “Sharpe” a common word?
“Sharpe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
