MERELY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MERELY?

Need another word that means the same as “merely”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “merely” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Merely” are: but, just, only, simply, purely, solely, entirely

Merely as an Adverb

Definitions of "Merely" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “merely” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• And nothing more.
• Just; only.

Synonyms of "Merely" as an adverb (7 Words)

but	No more than; only. He was a nice bloke but.
entirely	Solely. A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
just	By a little. Just a bad day in the office.
only	Without any others being included or involved. There are only a limited number of tickets available.
purely	In a pure manner. The purpose of the meeting was purely to give information.
simply	(used for emphasis) absolutely. Quite simply some things have to be taught.
solely	Without any others being included or involved. Did it solely for money.

Usage Examples of "Merely" as an adverb

• Gary, a silent boy, merely nodded.
• I was merely asking.

Associations of "Merely" (30 Words)

already	Before or by now or the time in question. Anna has suffered a great deal already.
bare	Just barely adequate or within a lower limit. A bare cell with just a mattress.
braggadocio	Vain and empty boasting.
but	And nothing more. As with all these proposals ifs and buts abound.
coincidentally	At the same time. The three are coincidentally reunited when captured by the enemy.
despite	Contemptuous treatment or behaviour; outrage. The despite done by him to the holy relics.
handful	A person or group that is very difficult to deal with or control. Only a handful of responses were received.
heretofore	Before now. Diseases that heretofore were usually confined to rural areas.
hitherto	Until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960.
however	To whatever degree or extent. Although I m a little afraid however I d like to try it.
just	Of an opinion or appraisal well founded justifiable. A just and lasting peace.
mere	Used to emphasize that the fact of something being present in a situation is enough to influence that situation. Shocked by the mere idea.
nevertheless	Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. Statements which although literally true are nevertheless misleading.
nonetheless	Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless attended by some 6 000.
notwithstanding	Nevertheless; in spite of this. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm.
only	Being the only one single and isolated from others. Rebellion will only bring more unhappiness.
pittance	A very small or inadequate amount of money. They work all day for a mere pittance.
preliminary	A preliminary action or event. The discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper.
purely	Entirely; exclusively. The purpose of the meeting was purely to give information.
pushover	A thing that is very easily done. This is going to be a pushover.
readily	Without much difficulty. He readily admits that the new car surpasses its predecessors.
simply	Absolutely; altogether; really. It is simply a matter of time.
single	Cause a run to be scored by hitting a single. Single parenthood.
soupcon	A slight but appreciable amount.
suffix	Append something especially as a suffix. Suffix words.
though	However. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though.
tyro	A beginner or novice.
unformed	Not having form or shape. She packed the unformed butter into the mould.
whatever	One or some or every or all without specification. They received no help whatever.
yet	Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time. He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves.