Does sheer mean pure

Utter, sheer, total, complete, absolute the difference between sheer and utter is that sheer means pure, unadulterated;What is the difference, in meaning and usage, between the two (and is there a reason for such a discrepancy in usage)?Always used before a noun — used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something.He overcame his addiction through sheer force of will.Beside this, what does sheer size mean?

Unqualified, utter sheer folly sheer ignorance.English (uk) in terms of joy, both can be used, sheer joy and pure joy.* both sheer force and pure.When used as verbs, pure means to hit (the ball) completely cleanly and accurately.