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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The mere possibility makes betting against him dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The mere thought of the eight-time All-Pro Donald lining up alongside the five-time All-Pro Garrett is too delicious to ignore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It is not a mere aftershock from Callais, but a separate earthquake of the same or perhaps even greater magnitude.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Of course, these six IPOs are mere appetizers to the SpaceX main course.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Abigail’s accusations, on the other hand, were private and personal, came from someone whom he respected as an intimate friend, and went beyond mere matters of political partisanship to questions of honor and trust.

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

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