sheer

• Wird verwendet, um die absolute Natur von etwas zu betonen, oft in Bezug auf Steilheit, Dünnheit oder reine Größe; bezeichnet außerdem etwas, das völlig unvermischt oder durchsichtig ist.

Used to emphasize the absolute nature of something, often referring to steepness, thinness, or pure magnitude.

1. Complete or absoluteB2formal

   Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something, often without any limitation or exception.

   Vollkommen oder absolut

   • It was sheer luck that we found the keys.
   • The sheer size of the building was overwhelming.
   • He won the race by sheer determination.

   Synonymeabsolutearrantcompletedownrightout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunqualifiedutter

   Antonymeincompletelimitedmoderatepartialqualifiedslight

2. Pure or unadulteratedB2formal

   Not mixed with anything else; completely pure.

   Rein

   • The fabric is made of sheer silk.
   • Sheer joy filled the room when they heard the news.
   • The wine has a sheer taste of ripe grapes.

   Synonymeabsolutearrantcompleteout-and-outpurerankthoroughtotalunmitigatedutter

   Antonymeadulteratedimpuremixed

3. B2formal

   Describing a slope or cliff that is almost vertical and very steep.

   Steil, fast senkrecht

   • The hikers faced a sheer cliff that was impossible to climb.
   • The road had a sheer drop on one side.
   • Sheer rock faces surrounded the valley.

   Synonymeabruptprecipitoussteepvertical

   Antonymegentlegradualslight

4. Thin and transparentB1formal

   So thin that light can pass through; almost transparent.

   Dünn und durchsichtig

   • She wore a sheer blouse over her dress.
   • The curtains were made of sheer fabric.
   • The material is so sheer you can see through it.

   Synonymedelicatediaphanousfilmygauzygossamersee-throughtranslucenttransparent

   Antonymedenseopaquethick

• Adverb zur Verstärkung, das 'völlig' oder 'ganz' bedeutet und oft Adjektive verstärkt (z. B. 'reines Glück', 'blanker Wahnsinn'). Kann auch als Adjektiv 'sehr steil' oder 'hauchdünn, durchsichtig' bedeuten.

An adverb used for emphasis, meaning 'completely' or 'utterly,' often modifying adjectives to intensify their meaning (e.g., 'sheer luck,' 'sheer madness'). It can also function as an adjective meaning 'very steep' or 'transparently thin.'

1. Straight up or downB2formal

   Moving vertically without any break or interruption; steeply.

   Senkrecht

   • The cliff rose sheer from the ocean.
   • The mountain dropped sheer for hundreds of feet.
   • The path went sheer up the side of the hill.

   Synonymeabruptlyperpendicularlyplumbsteeplyvertically

   Antonymegentlygraduallysloping

2. Directly or completelyB2informal

   In a direct or complete manner; used for emphasis.

   Geradewegs oder völlig

   • He ran sheer into the wall.
   • The car went sheer off the road.
   • She looked sheer at him without blinking.

   Synonymeabsolutelycompletelyentirelypurelyquitestraighttotallyutterly

• Verb, das eine plötzliche Richtungsänderung bezeichnet, besonders bei einem Fahrzeug oder Schiff, oder das Ausweichen vor etwas.

A verb used to indicate a sudden change in direction, especially in a vehicle or ship, or to swerve away from something.

1. Turn sharplyB2formal

   To change direction abruptly, especially to avoid something.

   Scharf abbiegen

   • The boat sheered away from the rocks.
   • The car sheered to the left to avoid the dog.
   • The plane sheered off course due to strong winds.

   Synonymedodgesidestepswerveveer

2. Cause to turnC1formal

   To cause something to change direction abruptly.

   jdn./etw. abrupt die Richtung ändern lassen

   • The pilot sheered the aircraft away from the storm.
   • He sheered the horse to the right to avoid the fence.
   • The captain sheered the ship to port to avoid the iceberg.

   Synonymeavertdeflectdivertswerveturn