mere

adjective
UK: /mɪər/
US: /mɪr/

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

    1. It's a mere scratch.
    2. The storm was a mere nuisance compared to the hurricane that followed.

  2. Nothing more than; only.

    1. It cost a mere five dollars.
    2. The project is a mere formality, unlikely to yield any significant results.

Synonyms

only simply just purely but small insignificant slight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mere" in English means: Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is., Nothing more than; only..

The phonetic transcription of "mere" is /mɪər/ in British English and /mɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mere": only, simply, just, purely, but, small, insignificant, slight.

Example usage of "mere": "It's a mere scratch.". More examples on the page.