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sheer

The correct spelling is sheer.

How to pronounce sheer

/ˈʃɪə/
noun

IPA: /ˈʃɪə/

Say it like: Shee-r

The correct spelling is sheer. A sheer curtain or fabric. For example: "Use sheers to maximize natural light."

Usage Examples

“Use sheers to maximize natural light.”

“Her light, sheer dress caught everyone’s attention.”

“I think it is sheer genius to invent such a thing.”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sheer curtain or fabric.
  2. 2.The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern.
  3. 3.An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

adjective

  1. 1.Very thin or transparent.
  2. 2.Pure in composition; unmixed; unadulterated.
  3. 3.(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
  4. 4.Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
  5. 5.Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.

adverb

  1. 1.Clean; quite; at once.

verb

  1. 1.To swerve from a course.
  2. 2.To shear.

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