merely

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Adverbial merely has 1 sense

merely, simply, just, only, but - and nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
Derived from adjective mere(prenominal)₂

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Merely

Definition:

A term used to indicate that something is done in a simple, straightforward, or insignificant manner; just or only; nothing more than.

Parts of Speech:

Adverb

Senses:

Only; simply; nothing more than.

Usage:

Adverb:

Sense: Only; simply
- I merely wanted to ask you a question.
- She merely glanced at the message before turning away.

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