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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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So only one third of those projects were realized and, today, a mere five survive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He then grew a fresh batch of plants genetically true to those that once surrounded the mere.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Resting state citizenship on residency reinforces the thesis that citizenship generally requires residence, not mere presence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And at a mere $68.99, it’s a real bargain too ... at least for people planning on attending enough Dodgers games to make the season-long free refills worth the cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“Royal Amsterdam, hah! A mere tugboat,” she scoffed.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood