SHEER


Meaning of SHEER in English

I. adjective

1.

Synonyms: filmy , diaphanous, flimsy, gauzy, gossamer, tiffany, transparent

Related Word: airy, chiffon, thin; see-through

2.

Synonyms: utter , absolute, blasted, blessed, complete, confounded, gross, infernal, out-and-out, rank

3.

Synonyms: pure 2, absolute, perfect, simple, unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted, unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified

Related Word: arrant, bald-faced, complete, outright

4.

Synonyms: steep 1, abrupt, arduous, precipitate, precipitous, sideling, steepdown, steep-to, steep-up, ||stickle

II. verb

1.

Synonyms: turn 6, avert, deflect, divert, pivot, veer, volte-face, wheel, whip, whirl

2.

Synonyms: swerve 1, dip, skew, slue, train off, veer

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