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   mere

   /mɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is: "questions that cannot be answered by mere mortals" Similar triflingmeagrebaretrivialpaltrybasicscantscantyskimpyminimalslenderno more thanjustonly
   • ▪ used to emphasize that the fact of something being present in a situation is enough to influence that situation: "his stomach rebelled at the mere thought of food"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘pure’ and ‘sheer, downright’): from Latin merus ‘undiluted’.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   How do you use mere in a sentence?

   • You use mere to emphasize how small a particular amount or number is. Sixty per cent of teachers are women, but a mere 5 percent of women are heads and deputies. Tickets are a mere £7.50 at the door. Its online business increased sales by a mere 1 per cent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   What does mere mean?

   • Middle English mere "nothing more or less than," from Latin merus "pure" Nglish: Translation of mere for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of mere for Arabic Speakers Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

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   What is the difference between Merest and mere?

   • The superlative form merest is used to emphasize how small something is, rather than in comparisons. You use mere to emphasize how unimportant or inadequate something is, in comparison to the general situation you are describing . ...successful exhibitions which go beyond mere success. There is more to good health than the mere absence of disease.

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   Does mere have a comparative form?

   • Word forms: superlative merest Mere does not have a comparative form. The superlative form merest is used to emphasize how small something is, rather than in comparisons. You use mere to emphasize how unimportant or inadequate something is, in comparison to the general situation you are describing .

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMERE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MERE definition: 1. used to emphasize that something is not large or important: 2. used to emphasize how strongly…. Learn more.

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     used to emphasize how strongly someone feels about something...

   • Znaczenie Mere, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     MERE definicja: 1. used to emphasize that something is not...

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     MERE pronunciation. How to say MERE. Listen to the audio...

   • Indonesian Translation

     MERE translate: hanya. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Mere: French Translation

     MERE translate: simple, simple. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Mere: Italian Translation

     MERE translate: semplice, solo, semplice, solo. Learn more...

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   Mere definition: being nothing more nor better than. See examples of MERE used in a sentence.

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   Mere can be an adjective meaning pure, absolute, or nothing more than, or a noun meaning a lake, pool, or boundary. Learn the synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage of mere from Merriam-Webster.

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   Mere is an adjective that can mean nothing more than, nothing more important than, or just barely. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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   Mere means pure and simple, nothing more and nothing less. If the mere mention of someone's name makes you happy, then just hearing his name — and that alone — is enough to make you smile. Mere can have a little irony attached.

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   Mere can be an adjective, noun, or combining form with different meanings. As an adjective, it can mean unimportant, small, or pure. As a noun, it can mean a lake, a marsh, or a weapon.

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   Mere is an adjective that means very small, unimportant, or insignificant. It is used before a noun and can be followed by the superlative form of an adjective or a noun. See examples, synonyms, and word origin.