swerve vs sheer

swerve is a noun but sheer is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swerve	Yes	No	Yes	No
sheer	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

As verbs, swerve and sheer are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of swerve include curve, cut, slew, slue, trend, veer.

swerve (noun)	sheer (noun)
the act of turning aside suddenly
an erratic deflection from an intended course

swerve (adjective)	sheer (adjective)
	complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
	not mixed with extraneous elements
	very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
	so thin as to transmit light

swerve (verb)	sheer (verb)
turn sharply; change direction abruptly	turn sharply; change direction abruptly
	cause to sheer

swerve (adverb)	sheer (adverb)
	completely
	straight up or down without a break