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sheer

Pronunciation: [ʃɪr]

Word

Learn how to use sheer in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “intensity”

(adjective) when something is very steep or very high. It looks like it goes straight up and down. Imagine a tall mountain that is almost like a wall.

Example

The climbers faced a sheer drop from the edge of the cliff.

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The hill was not sheer; it had a gentle slope.

Example

Did you see how sheer that cliff is?

Context: “manner”

(adjective) when something is complete or total. It means there’s nothing but that. It’s often used to emphasize something that is very strong.

Example

Her sheer determination helped her finish the race.

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His work was not sheer effort; he had some help along the way.

Example

Did you see her sheer excitement at the surprise party?

Context: “material”

(adjective) when a fabric is very thin or see-through. You can almost see through it. Think of a summer dress that lets light shine through.

Example

She wore a sheer blouse that looked very elegant.

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The jacket was not sheer; it was thick and warm.

Example

Is that fabric sheer enough to see through?

How to pronounce sheer

Pronunciation: [ʃɪr]

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