superlative merest
1
: being nothing more than
a mere mortal
a mere hint of spice
2
: having no admixture (see admixture sense 2) : pure
3
obsolete
: being nothing less than : absolute
chiefly British
: an expanse of standing (see standing entry 1 sense 2) water : lake, pool
had seen several boats on an inland mere—
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Examples of mere in a Sentence
Adjective
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
Noun (1)
one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District
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Adjective
In a market dominated by the likes of BTC, this accomplishment is not a mere feat but a reflection of the digital asset's resilience and adaptability.
—Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Far from being a mere formality, customer support is an important role for any CEO.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This recently sold 2007 F430 Spider is unusual to say the least, and not only because there’s a mere 480 miles on the clock.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
The mere prominence of Kennedy’s ideas may not do much to drive down vaccination rates on its own.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mere. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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mere
2 of 2 adjective
superlative merest
: being only this and nothing else : nothing more than
a mere whisper
a mere child
merely
adverb
Etymology
Noun
Old English mere "lake, pool"
Adjective
Middle English mere "nothing more or less than," from Latin merus "pure"
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