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mere
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
domain
emphasis, evaluation, quantity
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.
Mere
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
meres
Examples
The children loved to play by the mere, watching the ducks glide across the water.
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