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Only, and no more.
Examples
The price is merely $5, far cheaper than the alternatives.
He said he was merely borrowing the car, not stealing it.
I merely wanted to help, not to take over.
She merely smiled, but her eyes showed disappointment.
The report was merely a draft, not the final version.
Similar words
exclusively
just
simply
purely
only
solely
Meanings
Examples
She merely smiled, but her eyes showed disappointment.
He said he was merely borrowing the car, not stealing it.
The report was merely a draft, not the final version.
I merely wanted to help, not to take over.
It's merely a suggestion, you can ignore it if you wish.
The price is merely $5, far cheaper than the alternatives.
Similar words
only
just
simply
solely
exclusively
purely
FAQ
Merely means only, and no more.
How is merely used in a sentence?
It is used to say that something is only what is mentioned and not more.
Yes, merely is an adverb.
What are synonyms for merely?
Synonyms include only, just, simply, solely, exclusively, and purely.
Can merely be replaced by only?
Yes, merely can be replaced by only, just, simply, etc.
Does merely have any other meanings?
No, it only has the meaning of only, and no more.
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