🪶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

to a great extent or degree
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
completely or absolutely
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
without restriction; openly; willingly
up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

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