Definition
(8 a.m.) sharp: (8 a.m.) exactly, precisely, and not a minute later
The show starts at 7 p.m. sharp, so don't be late or you'll miss the beginning.
Note that the primary meaning of sharp is "pointed" or "needle-like":
a sharp knife a knife that cuts easily
- "I look forward to meeting you Thursday, at 6:00 PM sharp!"
- "I would be very pleased if you could join me for a light snack and perhaps a beverage this evening at the "Pen and Parchment" bar on Montgomery Street at 7:45 pm sharp."
- "I look forward to meeting you Thursday, at 6.00 PM sharp!"
- "For example, every morning at 10:00 AM sharp, we could all turn on our intercoms and laugh together for 30 seconds."
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