Angliholic Posted 15 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.
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?
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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.
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