Foundation level · Year 4 · free
sheer
adjective · Say it: SHEER
What it means
Foundationvery steep, almost straight up and down
The sheer cliffs at the seaside rose high above the sandy beach.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- sharp
- steep
- vertical
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- gentle
- gradual
More examples
- Climbers need ropes to get up such a sheer rock face.
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