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mere
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
His apology seemed a mere formality, lacking sincerity and depth.
02
used to highlight that even the slightest suggestion or presence of something is enough to have a significant impact on a situation or a person's mood
Examples
She found solace in the mere sound of rain tapping against her window.
03
used to highlight how insignificant, minor, or small something is
Examples
It 's a mere scratch.
Lexical Tree
merely
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