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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Mentally sharp/alert

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

Hi,

Is "sharp" in the above interchangeable with "alert?" Thanks.
  

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I would suggest "alert" would be better, but "sharp" is also acceptable - for me it is just a little unusual.

  • I would suggest "alert" would be better, but "sharp" is also acceptable - for me it is just a little unusual.
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I would suggest "alert" would be better, but "sharp" is also acceptable - for me it is just a little unusual.

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