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sheer

/ˈʃiɚ/

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adjective

always used before a noun - used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something

The sheer amount of work was staggering.

The sheer number of questions overwhelmed her.

The sheer force of the wind knocked me to the ground.

always used before a noun :complete and total

sheer [=utter] nonsense

sheer [=pure] luck/coincidence/joy

very steep :almost straight up and down

a sheer drop to the sea

sheer cliffs/walls

very thin

sheer stockings/curtains

adverb

straight up or down

mountains rising sheer from the plains

verb

always followed by an adverb or preposition sheers; sheered; sheering

[no obj] :to turn suddenly

The boat sheered [=swerved] away from the rocks.