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steep vs sheer

sheer vs steep

steep is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

steep and sheer both are adjectives.

steep and sheer both are verbs.

steep is not an adverb while sheer is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steep Yes Yes Yes No
sheer No Yes Yes Yes
steep (noun) sheer (noun)
a steep place (as on a hill)
steep (adjective) sheer (adjective)
having a sharp inclination complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
of a slope; set at a high angle not mixed with extraneous elements
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
so thin as to transmit light
steep (verb) sheer (verb)
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse turn sharply; change direction abruptly
devote (oneself) fully to cause to sheer
steep (adverb) sheer (adverb)
completely
straight up or down without a break
Difference between steep and sheer

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