🪶merely

adverb
/ˈmɪərli/

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example Sentences

She was merely trying to help.

Example Expressions

merely a matter of time

Synonyms

only, simply, just, purely, solely

Antonyms

more, beyond, extra

Collocations

merely coincidental, merely symbolic, merely academic, merely mentioned

Related Vocabularies

used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
in or at what place or position
at a later time; afterward
Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation

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