Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheer quantity of
phrase
/ʃɪr ˈkwɒntəti əv/
Definition
A large and remarkable amount of something.
Examples
- The sheer quantity of data collected in the survey surprised the researchers.
- She was amazed by the sheer quantity of books in the library.
- They faced a sheer quantity of challenges during the project.
Meaning
Refers to the total number or amount of items, often indicating that the amount is overwhelming or significant in size.
Synonyms
- vast amount
- large number
- immense quantity
- enormous amount
