How to use mere in a sentence. Used to emphasize that something is not large or important Used to emphasize how strongly… Mere (comparative merer, superlative merest) just, only No more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected [from 16th c.] synonyms quotations synonyms
Alone, bare, simple, only, very the mere thought of pineapple on pizza makes me want to throw up. Mere synonyms, mere pronunciation, mere translation, english dictionary definition of mere Being nothing more than what is specified A mere 50 cents an hour. Definition of mere adjective in oxford advanced american dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. A mere child couldn't defeat him Being nothing more nor better than He is still a mere child Pure and unmixed, as wine, a people, or a language See corresponding entry in unabridged mere, bare imply a scant sufficiency.
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