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'acute' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'acute' with 8 example sentences.


acute adjective

: extremely sharp or severe

: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

: ending in a sharp point

: of critical importance and consequence

: having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

: of an angle; less than 90 degrees

acute noun

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  • A blind person's hearing is often very acute.
  • He has an acute sense of observation.
  • Her acute observation skills make her a very suitable photographer.
  • He felt an acute pain in his chest.
  • By definition, an acute angle is less than 90 degrees.
  • A dog has an acute sense of smell.
  • There is an acute shortage of water.
  • The housing shortage is very acute.
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