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bluff vs sheer

sheer vs bluff

bluff is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

bluff and sheer both are adjectives.

bluff and sheer both are verbs.

bluff is not an adverb while sheer is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bluff Yes Yes Yes No
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, bluff and sheer are synonyms defined as:
  • bluff and sheer: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
Other synonyms of bluff include bold.
bluff (noun) sheer (noun)
the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
bluff (adjective) sheer (adjective)
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured not mixed with extraneous elements
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
bluff (verb) sheer (verb)
frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is turn sharply; change direction abruptly
deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand cause to sheer
bluff (adverb) sheer (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between bluff and sheer

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