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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“We need the next three days to get over the disappointment and fatigue,” Broos said, before addressing his team’s mere two shots on goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Samsung shares have dropped 16% over the past week, paring their year-to-date gain to a mere 150%.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

But “By Design” isn’t mere style over substance.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

This was not a mere facade, but it was only the top layer of Jefferson's thinking.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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