Merely (Adverb)
Meaning
And nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment".
Examples
- She was merely a bystander who happened to witness the accident.
- The pain from the injury was merely a dull ache.
- He was merely trying to help when he got caught up in the chaos.
- It was merely a coincidence that they met at the same coffee shop again.
- Her bruise was merely a small discoloration that healed quickly.