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sheer vs bold

bold vs sheer

sheer is not a noun while bold is a noun.

sheer and bold both are adjectives.

sheer is a verb but bold is not a verb.

sheer is an adverb but bold is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
bold Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, sheer and bold are synonyms defined as:
  • sheer and bold: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
Other synonyms of sheer include bluff.
sheer (noun) bold (noun)
a typeface with thick heavy lines
sheer (adjective) bold (adjective)
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers fearless and daring
not mixed with extraneous elements clear and distinct
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
sheer (verb) bold (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
cause to sheer
sheer (adverb) bold (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between sheer and bold

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