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sheer
Definitions
(4)
1
adjective
Complete
and
utter
,
often
used
to
emphasize
the
extent
or
degree
of
something
.
The
sheer
size
of
the
building
was
overwhelming
.
Her
sheer
determination
led
her
to
success
.
The
sheer
number
of
people
at
the
concert
was
astonishing
.
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2
adjective
Very
steep
or
almost
vertical
.
The
sheer
cliff
face
was
daunting
to
the
climbers
.
They
admired
the
sheer
drop
from
the
top
of
the
mountain
.
The
path
led
to
a
sheer
wall
of
rock
.
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3
adjective
Thin
,
delicate
,
and
see-through
,
often
used
to
describe
fabric
.
She
wore
a
sheer
blouse
that
was
perfect
for
the
summer
weather
.
The
curtains
were
made
of
sheer
material
,
letting
in
plenty
of
light
.
The
dress
was
made
from
sheer
fabric
,
giving
it
an
elegant
look
.
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4
verb
To
swerve
or
change
direction
suddenly
.
The
car
sheered
off
the
road
to
avoid
the
deer
.
He
sheered
away
from
the
topic
during
the
conversation
.
The
boat
sheered
to
the
left
to
avoid
the
rocks
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
scīr
Originally meant
bright, clear
Background
The word 'sheer' has evolved from Old English 'scīr', meaning bright or clear, and has taken on various meanings over time, including steepness and transparency.