mere (Meaning)

Wordnet

mere (n)

a small pond of standing water

Wordnet

mere (s)

being nothing more than specified

apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

Webster

mere (n.)

A pool or lake.

A boundary.

A mare.

Webster

mere (v. t.)

To divide, limit, or bound.

Webster

mere (Superl.)

Unmixed; pure; entire; absolute; unqualified.

Only this, and nothing else; such, and no more; simple; bare; as, a mere boy; a mere form.

mere Sentence Examples

  1. Her argument was a mere distraction, failing to address the core issue.
  2. Despite his mere presence, he commanded attention with his enigmatic aura.
  3. The mere mention of his name sent shivers down her spine.
  4. The painting was a mere imitation, lacking the depth and vibrancy of the original.
  5. His wealth was a mere illusion, built on a foundation of deceit.
  6. The mere sight of a spider could trigger an irrational fear within her.
  7. Their love was a mere infatuation, destined to fade with time.
  8. The storm was a mere nuisance, causing little more than inconvenience.
  9. Despite his mere seventeen years, he exhibited an astonishing maturity and wisdom.
  10. Her mere presence transformed the dreary room into a sanctuary of tranquility.

FAQs About the word mere

a small pond of standing water, being nothing more than specified, apart from anything else; without additions or modificationsA pool or lake., A boundary., To

sheer,very, absolute, outright, bare, total, only,simple, pure, utter

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Her argument was a mere distraction, failing to address the core issue.

Despite his mere presence, he commanded attention with his enigmatic aura.

The mere mention of his name sent shivers down her spine.

The painting was a mere imitation, lacking the depth and vibrancy of the original.