Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sheer amount
phrase
/ʃɪr əˈmaʊnt/
Definition
A large or overwhelming quantity of something.
Examples
- She was amazed by the sheer amount of work that needed to be done.
- The sheer amount of data collected for the research was astounding.
- He couldn’t believe the sheer amount of food available at the buffet.
Meaning
The term ‘sheer amount’ refers to an extensive quantity that is so large it can often be overwhelming or surprising.
Synonyms
- vast quantity
- immense amount
- substantial volume
