Definitions

mere

[meer] / mɪər /

ADJECTIVE

nothing more; absolute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare minor pure sheer simple

STRONG

common entire little plain poor small

WEAK

bald blunt complete insignificant pure and simple stark unadorned unadulterated unmitigated unmixed utter very

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decorated indefinite uncertain

STRONG

abnormal big enormous excellent extraordinary great huge immense important large superior uncommon

Example Sentences

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Mere months later, a pandemic and plunging interest rates drove a home-buying frenzy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Mere months after he was floated for the position of U.S.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

Mere months after the team unveiled Hamilton in front of Enzo Ferrari’s house, it became clear that the car was off the pace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

"Mere politics cannot break Britain, conference," Sir Keir said.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

"Mere boys," Lord Petyr said with a shrug.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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