merely

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of merely in English

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English

Etymology

From Middle English mereli, equivalent to mere +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪəli/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪɹli/
Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)li

Adverb

merely (not comparable)

(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
(obsolete) Wholly, entirely. [16th–20th c.]

Synonyms

(wholly):
(without any other reason): See also Thesaurus:merely

Translations

Anagrams

Lemery, Remley

Middle English

Adverb

merely

Alternative form of merily

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