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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.

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Examples:

He's not upset; he's merely tired.The meeting was merely a formality, not a decision.

Etymology:

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 Frequency
Often
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