sheer number

Frequency: 8.222.3 per million words

to emphasize a very large quantity of people or things

sheerADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

number

Examples (10)

  • The sheer number of attendees made it difficult to find a seat.
  • We were amazed by the sheer number of stars visible from the desert.
  • The sheer number of applications overwhelmed the admissions office.
  • Dealing with the sheer number of tasks required careful prioritization.
  • The city's infrastructure struggled to cope with the sheer number of new residents.
  • Despite the sheer number of obstacles, they managed to complete the project on time.
  • It's fascinating to consider the sheer number of different cultures in the world.
  • The data analysis was complicated by the sheer number of variables involved.
  • The charity relied on the sheer number of small donations to reach its goal.
  • His success is attributed not just to talent, but also to the sheer number of hours he practiced.