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sheer vs bluff

bluff vs sheer

sheer is not a noun while bluff is a noun.

sheer and bluff both are adjectives.

sheer and bluff both are verbs.

sheer is an adverb but bluff is not an adverb.

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

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