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acute
adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usevery common/ɐˈɣuðu/a·gu·do
Definitions
5-2
High in pitch; shrill.
Usage examples
“An acute whistle echoed through the hall.”
“She has a naturally acute singing voice.”
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acute soundacute note
-1
Having a sharp point or edge.
Usage examples
“The acute angle of the blade made it very effective.”
“The acute tip of the needle allows for precise injections.”
Common combinations
acute angleacute painacute sense
1
Having a thin edge or fine point; capable of cutting or piercing.
Usage examples
“Be careful with that sharp knife.”
“The mountain peak formed a sharp silhouette against the sky.”
Common combinations
sharp anglesharp bladesharp point
2
Of a sound: high in pitch.
Usage examples
“The dog whistle produces an acute sound humans can't hear.”
“She let out an acute scream of surprise.”
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sharp soundhigh-pitched voiceacute note
3
Of a disease: coming quickly to a crisis; severe but not long-lasting.
Usage examples
“He was treated for an acute asthma attack.”
“The patient presented with acute abdominal pain.”
Common combinations
acute painacute phaseacute illness