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merely

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪəli/

The English word “merely” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.
  2. Wholly, entirely.

Etymology

From Middle English mereli, equivalent to mere + -ly.

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