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