English / word
mere
adjective B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
only; nothing more than
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
In context
01
It was a mere mistake, not a crime.
02
A mere certificate is not enough without skill.
Synonyms
only,just,simple
Antonyms
important,significant,major
Collocations
mere coincidence,mere child,mere formality