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Angliholic Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Alert/sharp

I'll feel much more alert after I finish my second cup of coffee.

At 95, my grandmother is still mentally sharp and in good health.

Hi,

Are "alert" and "sharp" in the above interchangeable? Thanks.
  

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Angliholic I'll feel much more alert after I finish my second cup of coffee. At 95, my grandmother is still mentally sharp and in good health. Hi, a re "alert" and "sharp" in the above interchangeable?

— Canadian45

  • Angliholic I'll feel much more alert after I finish my second cup of coffee.
  • At 95, my grandmother is still mentally sharp and in good health.
  • Hi, a re "alert" and "sharp" in the above interchangeable?
  • No they aren't, especially in the second sentence.
  • A person can be fully alert and also be very confused.
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AngliholicI'll feel much more alert after I finish my second cup of coffee.

At 95, my grandmother is still mentally sharp and in good health.

Hi, are "alert" and "sharp" in the above interchangeable? No they aren't, especially in the second sentence. A person can be fully alert and also be very confused.

Thanks.
c45
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