merely

• Adverbe signifiant « seulement » ou « simplement », utilisé pour souligner que quelque chose est insignifiant, simple ou sans importance. Souvent, il minimise l'importance ou la portée de ce qui est décrit.

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.

   Seulement / simplement

   • 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.

   Synonymesjustonlypurelysimplysolely

   Antonymesconsiderablygreatlysubstantially