Definitions
- Describing something that is very steep or almost vertical. - Referring to something that is transparent, thin, or delicate. - Talking about something that is complete or absolute.
- Describing something that is complete or total. - Referring to something that is spoken or expressed aloud. - Talking about something that is absolute or unconditional.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words can be used to describe something that is complete or absolute.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.
- 3Both words can be used to convey a sense of certainty or finality.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sheer is more commonly used to describe physical characteristics such as cliffs, fabrics, or angles, while utter is more commonly used to describe emotions, opinions, or actions.
- 2Type of completeness: Sheer emphasizes the completeness of something in terms of its degree or intensity, while utter emphasizes the completeness of something in terms of its totality or entirety.
- 3Connotation: Sheer has a connotation of fragility, delicacy, or transparency, while utter has a connotation of certainty, finality, or completeness.
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Remember this!
Sheer and utter are both synonyms that convey a sense of completeness or absoluteness. However, sheer is more commonly used to describe physical characteristics, while utter is more commonly used to describe emotions, opinions, or actions. Additionally, sheer emphasizes the degree or intensity of something, while utter emphasizes the totality or entirety of something.
