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sheer vs absolute

absolute vs sheer

sheer is not a noun while absolute is a noun.

sheer and absolute both are adjectives.

sheer is a verb but absolute is not a verb.

sheer is an adverb but absolute is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
absolute Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, sheer and absolute are synonyms defined as:
  • sheer and absolute: complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
Other synonyms of sheer include downright, out-and-out, rank, right-down.
sheer (noun) absolute (noun)
something that is conceived or that exists independently and not in relation to other things; something that does not depend on anything else and is beyond human control; something that is not relative
sheer (adjective) absolute (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers perfect or complete or pure
not mixed with extraneous elements not limited by law
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front not capable of being violated or infringed
so thin as to transmit light expressing finality with no implication of possible change
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
sheer (verb) absolute (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
cause to sheer
sheer (adverb) absolute (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between sheer and absolute

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