Meaning of 'sheer'

adverb

directly, straight

Example: "They fell sheer into the water."

Synonyms: man-to-man

adverb

straight up or down without a break

Synonyms: perpendicularly

adjective

very steep

Synonyms: bold bluff

adjective

not mixed with extraneous elements

Synonyms: plain

adjective

so thin as to transmit light

Synonyms: cobwebby transparent vapourous vaporous gossamer diaphanous filmy gauzy gauze-like see-through

verb

cause to sheer

Example: "You sheered your car around the obstacle."

verb

turn sharply

Synonyms: curve

adjective

complete and without restriction or qualification

Synonyms: downright