| Main Entry: |
sheer |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
utter, absolute |
Synonyms: |
altogether, arrant, blasted,
blessed,
complete,
confounded, downright,
gross, infernal, out-and-out, outright,
perfect,
pure,
quite,
rank,
simple,
single, thoroughgoing,
total,
unadulterated, unalloyed, undiluted,
unmitigated, unmixed, unqualified
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| Notes: |
shear(s) (noun) are large scissors with strong blades - (verb) to remove fleece, hair, or foliage by cutting or clipping; sheer (adjective) means complete and without restriction or qualification - (verb) turn sharply or change direction abruptly |
Antonyms: |
indefinite, uncertain
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