What is another word for merely?
Pronunciation:
[ mˈi͡əli], [ mˈiəli], [ m_ˈiə_l_i]
Related words: mere, not much, just, plain, barely, barely any, no, scarcely
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Similar words for merely:
- other relevant words (adjective)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- purely (adverb)
- a little (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- solely (adverb)
- but (noun)
- merely (noun)
- other relevant words (preposition)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Merely:
adj.
• Other relevant words: (adjective)adv
• Other relevant words: (adverb)- solely,
- at most,
- nothing but,
- uniquely,
- only.
adv.
• a little (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb) • solely (adverb)n.
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- whatever,
- no matter how/where/what etc.,
- no...to speak of,
- anyway,
- anyhow,
- not to worry,
- so what?/what of it ?,
- but hey...,
- I'm not bothered,
- who cares?,
- include.
- but.
prep.
• Other relevant words: (preposition)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words: • Other relevant words (noun):- expurgate,
- apprentice,
- at least,
- straighten,
- discipline,
- constant,
- vain,
- relatively,
- besides,
- tolerably,
- wholly,
- preeminent,
- modestly,
- partly,
- proud,
- really,
- visibly,
- somewhat,
- innocence,
- in some measure,
- foolishly,
- purify,
- notwithstanding,
- unbroken,
- devotee,
- unique,
- male animal,
- penance,
- wash,
- further,
- singly,
- harmony,
- chastise,
- at the outside,
- longitudinal,
- scarcely,
- moderately,
- to a degree,
- rarefy,
- neutral,
- sanctify,
- part,
- refine,
- serenity,
- pupil,
- incessant,
- fair,
- be absorbed in,
- directly,
- hush,
- outspoken,
- infantry,
- scavenge,
- tho,
- ingenuousness,
- baldly,
- follower,
- ear,
- exactly,
- continual,
- slightly,
- almost,
- defecate,
- unbiased,
- to some degree,
- wipe,
- nakedly,
- starkly,
- bathe,
- thus far,
- indifferent,
- by all means,
- alone,
- something,
- unparalleled,
- detectably,
- justly,
- chief,
- so to speak,
- at any rate,
- Disinfect,
- partially,
- uncommon,
- barehanded,
- peculiar,
- some,
- peace,
- Provided,
- entirely,
- distinguished,
- however,
- penalty,
- purely,
- irreducibly,
- save,
- fully,
- disciple,
- rectify,
- backer,
- only when,
- Sheerly,
- quaint,
- distil,
- except that,
- straightness,
- at the most,
- perpetual,
- cleanse,
- moreover,
- open,
- basically,
- impartial,
- in part,
- broadly,
- straightforward,
- absolutely,
- brighten,
- except,
- And,
- integrally,
- clearly,
- so far,
- plainly,
- arrogant,
- elucidate,
- peacefulness,
- completely,
- continuous,
- simplicity,
- That,
- clarify,
- fundamentally,
- punishment,
- go on foot,
- extraordinary,
- commonly,
- distill,
- at bottom,
- within bounds,
- Unless,
- no more than,
- Undividedly,
- exclusively,
- chasten,
- at worst,
- only if,
- uninterrupted,
- fairly,
- by itself,
- ever so little,
- in a way,
- scholar,
- just now,
- small quantity,
- pure,
- at the least,
- Alonely,
- precisely,
- essentially,
- unusual,
- candid,
- mildly,
- singular,
- correction,
- still,
- comparatively,
- chide,
- simplify,
- explain,
- scarce,
- learner,
- nevertheless,
- fan,
- totally,
- leastwise,
- welly,
- pro tanto,
- student,
- appreciably,
- altogether,
- in a manner,
- castigate,
- at best,
- cleanness,
- after a fashion,
- yet.
How to use "Merely" in context?
If you've ever said the word "merely," you know it has a different meaning depending on the context. For example, if you're describing something as "merely a formality," it's not really necessary. If, on the other hand, you're merely gorging yourself on sweets, it's not wise.
Paraphrases for Merely:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Independent
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Adjective
only.
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Adverb
absolutely, alone, altogether, barely, basically, but, completely, easily, entirely, essentially, exclusively, hardly, mainly, only, plainly, primarily, principally, quite, rather, scarcely, solely, strictly, uniquely.
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Adjective
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Other Related
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Adjective
purely.
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Proper noun, singular
simply.
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Adjective
Homophones for Merely:
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