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   What does merely mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MERELY definition: 1. used to emphasize that you mean exactly what you are saying and nothing more: 2. used to…. Learn more.

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   Where did the word merely come from?

   • First recorded in 1400–50, merely is from the late Middle English word mereli. See mere 1, -ly Marrying yourself merely underscores selfishness and self-interest, rather than enabling you to live singly in the best way. Later reports say that authorities claimed to be merely escorting him back to his house arrest.

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   Is merely an adverb?

   • MERELY is indeed an adverb. It is used to mean 'apart from anything else; without additions or modifications'. For instance, in the passage: 'He merely drew out a memorandum-book in which he had scribbled some dates.' and 'He seemed not merely happy with her, but proud.' and 'It’s merely taking your money, for I know that I am right.'

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   • Merely: Korean Translation

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   • Merely: Italian Translation

     MERELY translate: semplicemente, solamente. Learn more in...

   • Merely: Catalan Translation

     merely translate: merament, simplement. Learn more in the...

   • Merely: Russian Translation

     MERELY translate: только, просто , всего лишь . Learn more...

   • Merely Spanish Translation

     MERELY translate: meramente, simplemente, meramente,...

   • Merely Turkish Translation

     MERELY translate: sadece, yalnızca, ancak, yalnızca, sadece,...

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   The meaning of MERELY is nothing more than : only. How to use merely in a sentence.

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   Merely definition: only as specified and nothing more; simply. See examples of MERELY used in a sentence.

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   Only; nothing more than.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Merely means "only." If you say "I was merely trying to help," your efforts were probably not appreciated and you're likely to be stalking off with your nose in the air.