Open and Sheer

Open

Open adjective - Allowing passage without obstruction.

Sheer and open are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheer" instead an adjective "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Sheer

Sheer adjective - Very thin and easy to see through.

Open and sheer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Open" instead an adjective "Sheer".

Nearby Words: sheered, sheering

Both words in one sentence

  • Web Video / Midnight Screenings One or more members getting a trailer for the same movie over and over again (Dave with Prisoners and Brad with Lone Survivor) and their growing annoyance turning into sheer and open disdain.
  • Manga / Guyver And then, in the same battle with Aptom, despite losing the use of his arms, caused the Mega-Smasher to open through sheer badass willpower.
  • Abridged Arena Array The Alinos Gateway map is also popular in multiplayer for its sheer size and open spaces with a mix of some small halls to hide in.
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