sheer in Latin
sheer in Latin is merus — sheer means thin enough to see through.
sheer in Latin
merus
(by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
What does "sheer" mean?
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adjective Thin enough to see through.
"She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders."
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adjective Complete or absolute, used for emphasis.
"It was sheer luck that we found a parking space."
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adjective Very steep, almost straight up and down.
"The climbers faced a sheer rock face for the final stretch."
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sheer in a sentence
- She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders.
- It was sheer luck that we found a parking space.
- The view from the summit was sheer beauty.
- The climbers faced a sheer rock face for the final stretch.
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What is "sheer" in Latin?
"sheer" in Latin is merus. sheer means: Thin enough to see through.
How do you use "sheer" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a sheer scarf over her shoulders." In Latin, "sheer" is merus.
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