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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)

butNo more than; only.
He was a nice bloke but.
entirelySolely.
A school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children.
justBy a little.
Just a bad day in the office.
onlyWithout any others being included or involved.
There are only a limited number of tickets available.
purelyIn 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.
solelyWithout 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)

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