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The meaning of Merely

Merely – definition

adverb

Just; only.

Usage examples:

Gary, a silent boy, merely nodded

Synonims:

OnlyPurelySolelySimplyEntirelyJustBut
adverb

Only; and nothing more

Usage examples:

I merely said that i was tired., these columns have no function and are merely decorative.

Merely translation into English

Merely: translate from English into Chinese

Translate merely into Chinese (Simplified)}
仅仅, 只是, 仅, 只, 只不过, 不过, 单纯, 但, 只顾, 徒, 光, 只管, 净, 聊

Merely: translate from English into Dutch

Translate merely into Dutch}
Louter, Slechts, Alleen, Enkel

Merely: translate from English into French

Translate merely into French}
Seulement, Simplement, Purement

Merely: translate from English into German

Translate merely into German}
Nur, Lediglich, Bloß

Merely: translate from English into Hindi

Translate merely into Hindi}
सिर्फ़, केवल, ही, सादे तौर पर, निरा

Merely: translate from English into Italian

Translate merely into Italian}
Semplicemente, Soltanto, Puramente, Appena

Merely: translate from English into Korean

Translate merely into Korean}
그저, 단지, 단지 ...에 불과하게

Merely: translate from English into Russian

Translate merely into Russian}
Просто, Только, Единственно

Merely: translate from English into Spanish

Translate merely into Spanish}
Meramente, Simplemente, Sólo

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Merely – similar words

mere

adjective

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.

Usage examples:

Questions that cannot be answered by mere mortals
noun

A lake or pond.

Usage examples:

The stream widens into a mere where hundreds of geese gather
noun

A maori war club, especially one made of greenstone.

Usage examples:

This replicates a traditional maori war club used by maori warriors of old.
All meanings and translations of Mere

Merely synonims

but

conjunction

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Usage examples:

He stumbled but didn't fall
preposition

Except; apart from; other than.

Usage examples:

We were never anything but poor
adverb

No more than; only.

Usage examples:

He is but a shadow of his former self
All meanings and translations of But

entirely

adverb

Completely (often used for emphasis).

Usage examples:

The traffic seemed to consist entirely of black cabs
adverb

Completely

Usage examples:

I admit it was entirely my fault., the company is run almost entirely by middle-aged men.
All meanings and translations of Entirely

just

adjective

Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Usage examples:

A just and democratic society
adverb

Exactly.

Usage examples:

That's just what i need

And nothing more

All meanings and translations of Just

only

adverb

And no one or nothing more besides; solely.

Usage examples:

There are only a limited number of tickets available
adjective

Alone of its or their kind; single or solitary.

Usage examples:

The only medal we had ever won
conjunction

Except that; but.

Usage examples:

He is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression
All meanings and translations of Only

purely

adverb

In a pure manner.

Usage examples:

Act nobly, speak purely, and think charitably
All meanings and translations of Purely

simply

adverb

In a straightforward or plain manner.

Usage examples:

She spoke simply and from the heart
adverb

Just; only

Usage examples:

I simply don’t trust him., we simply go to camp, set it up, and spend the weekend., they voted not …
All meanings and translations of Simply

solely

adverb

Not involving anyone or anything else; only.

Usage examples:

He is solely responsible for any debts the company may incur
adverb

Only and not involving anyone or anything else

Usage examples:

I bought it solely for that purpose., it seems he's not solely to blame for the accident., the prod…
All meanings and translations of Solely

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