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curve vs sheer

sheer vs curve

curve is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

curve is not an adjective while sheer is an adjective.

curve and sheer both are verbs.

curve is not an adverb while sheer is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curve Yes No Yes No
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, curve and sheer are synonyms defined as:
  • curve and sheer: turn sharply; change direction abruptly
Other synonyms of curve include cut, slew, slue, swerve, trend, veer.
curve (noun) sheer (noun)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
a line on a graph representing data
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
curve (adjective) sheer (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
not mixed with extraneous elements
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
curve (verb) sheer (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink turn sharply; change direction abruptly
turn sharply; change direction abruptly cause to sheer
form an arch or curve
bend or cause to bend
extend in curves and turns
curve (adverb) sheer (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between curve and sheer

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