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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

In their disgust with the traditional media, revealed in survey after survey, their feelings are perhaps founded on more than mere prejudice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Defining the line between productive uses of capital and mere speculation is a never-ending battle.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

First as a mere trick to frighten our mother, and then, when so many people came to see us children, we were frightened ourselves and kept it up.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock