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Merely
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Merely
/ˈmɪəli/
Used to emphasize that something is only and nothing more than what is stated; a simple or basic form of something.
Synonyms:
only
just
simply
purely
solely
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
We
merely
want to see the girl and take her away.
"A
merely
secondary question, after all.
However, this is
merely
in passing - a chance association.
Etymology:
Derived in the late 14th century from the Latin word
merus
, meaning
pure, unmixed, mere
, through the Old French
mier
meaning
only
or
solely
.
Usage Statistics:
41 mentions per 1 million words
Often
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