sheer
definition: directly, straight
example: They fell sheer into the water.
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
man-to-man
definition: straight up or down without a break
example:
speech part: adverb
synonyms:
perpendicularly
definition: very steep
example:
speech part: adjective
definition: not mixed with extraneous elements
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
plain
definition: so thin as to transmit light
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
cobwebby
transparent
vapourous
vaporous
gossamer
diaphanous
filmy
gauzy
gauze-like
see-through
definition: cause to sheer
example: You sheered your car around the obstacle.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: turn sharply
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
curve
definition: complete and without restriction or qualification
example:
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
downright