Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word It is used to highlight how small or insignificant something is.
Mere
/mɪə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'Mrs Crummles herself has played to mere handfuls.'
Their substance was not mere human clay.
'Oh capital, capital!' shouted Brass, from the mere force of habit.
Etymology:
The word "mere" derives from the Middle English "mer," which evolved from the Latin "merus," meaning "undiluted" or "pure." Its use to indicate something minimal or insignificant emerged in the late Middle Ages.
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