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gossamer vs sheer

sheer vs gossamer

gossamer is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

gossamer and sheer both are adjectives.

gossamer is not a verb while sheer is a verb.

gossamer is not an adverb while sheer is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gossamer Yes Yes No No
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, gossamer and sheer are synonyms defined as:
  • gossamer and sheer: so thin as to transmit light
Other synonyms of gossamer include cobwebby, diaphanous, filmy, gauze-like, gauzy, see-through, transparent, vaporous, vapourous.
gossamer (noun) sheer (noun)
a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
gossamer (adjective) sheer (adjective)
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
so thin as to transmit light not mixed with extraneous elements
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
gossamer (verb) sheer (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
cause to sheer
gossamer (adverb) sheer (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between gossamer and sheer

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