CEFR B1

sheer

adjective

Meaning

Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something; absolute or pure.

Examples

It was sheer luck that we found the keys.
The project was a sheer waste of time and resources.

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sheer (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʃɪər/

Definition

Used to emphasize the extreme degree of something; absolute or pure.

Examples

It was sheer luck that we found the keys.
The project was a sheer waste of time and resources.
Her determination was sheer willpower in action.

How to Use sheer

sheer luck (collocation): Complete or absolute good fortune. — "It was sheer luck that I avoided the accident."
sheer willpower (collocation): Determination and strength of mind that is absolute. — "He finished the marathon through sheer willpower."
sheer drop (collocation): A very steep or vertical fall. — "The hikers were warned about the sheer drop on the mountain trail."

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