Merely

Quick meaning: Merely is an adverb meaning (focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.

Meaning

(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.

More Meanings

1. (obsolete) Wholly, entirely.

Example Sentences

But let us not be unfair to the kibitzers. Not all players hate 'em. Some merely dislike 'em.

It is not forgot, since the acute and distinct Arminius was perverted meerly by the perusing of a namelesse discourse writt'n at Delf, which at first he took in hand to confute.

All these people, who have tried to set you against me out of envy and love of slander – and some too merely passing on what they have been told by others – all these are very difficult to deal with.

I am sorry to say, that I doubt if there is a judge in Massachusetts who is prepared to resign his office, and get his living innocently, whenever it is required of him to pass sentence under a law which is merely contrary to the law of God.

Synonyms for merely

Depending on context, synonyms include barely, but, just, literally, only, simply.

Antonyms for merely

Common opposites include absolutely, all-fired, completely, fuck-off, fucking, indeed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include but, simply, only, just, exclusively, simple.

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