Definition of «mere»

The word "mere" has several meanings, depending on its context. It can be used as an adjective to describe something that is small or insignificant in size, quantity, or importance. For example, "It's just a mere detail." Alternatively, it can also be used as a noun to refer to a shallow body of water such as a pond or lake. In this case, the word would be capitalized and spelled as two words: Mere Lake.

Usage examples

The mere thought of bungee jumping terrifies me.
She dismissed his argument as mere speculation.
It was a mere coincidence that we ran into each other at the conference.
He achieved success through his mere determination and hard work.
The price of the painting seemed ridiculously low; it was a mere $10.
I found the movie to be a mere distraction, rather than an engaging story.
The threat posed by the tiny spider was a mere inconvenience.
Despite their size, ants can cause a lot of damage with their mere strength.
The new restaurant received a lot of hype, but the food was a mere disappointment.
He shrugged off the criticism with a mere wave of his hand.

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Sentences with «mere»

The card has a credit limit of mere $ 1,000. (debtkid.com)
The dampers are adjusted to suit the current driving conditions in mere fractions of a second. (media.volvocars.com)
The basic rule is that there is no copyright protection in mere facts or ideas. (canadianlawyermag.com)
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Definition of «mere»

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