merely

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'nur' oder 'bloß' und betont, dass etwas unbedeutend, einfach oder unwichtig ist. Es verkleinert oft die Bedeutung oder das Ausmaß des Beschriebenen.

An adverb meaning 'only' or 'just,' used to emphasize that something is small, simple, or not significant. It often downplays the importance or extent of what is being described.

1. Only or justB1formal

   Used to emphasize that something is small, simple, or not important.

   bloß

   • It was merely a suggestion, not a command.
   • She is merely a beginner in this field.
   • He didn't argue; he merely nodded in agreement.

   Synonymejustonlypurelysimplysolely

   Antonymeconsiderablygreatlysubstantially