pure
Translation
pure, unmixed, clean, sheer
Examples
This is pure gold.
This is pure gold.
Her motives were pure.
Her motives were pure.
It was pure luck that we won.
It was pure luck that we won.
Grammar Patterns
modifies a noun to mean unmixed or complete This is pure wool.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clean, unadulterated; Antonyms: impure, contaminated
Etymology
From Latin 'purus', meaning 'clean, unmixed'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pure' water, which is clear and has nothing else mixed in it.