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Sheer

adjective
/ʃɪər/

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
complete and utter; very steep or transparent

Example Sentences

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

The cliff was a sheer drop into the sea.

Example Expressions

sheer luck

Synonyms

pure, complete, absolute, utter, steep, transparent, thin
Entry 1
pure, complete, absolute, utter
Entry 2
absolute, pure, steep, transparent, thin

Antonyms

partial, incomplete, mixed, gradual, opaque
Entry 1
partial, incomplete, mixed, gradual
Entry 2
partial, opaque

Collocations

sheer luck, sheer cliff, sheer fabric, sheer determination, sheer force
Entry 1
sheer luck, sheer cliff, sheer fabric, sheer determination
Entry 2
sheer luck, sheer force, sheer cliff, sheer fabric

Related Vocabularies

Deeply religious or sincere.
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Related to government revenue, especially taxes and government spending.
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

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