CEFR A2

mere

adjective

Meaning

Used to emphasize that something is small or unimportant.

Examples

It's a mere child, how can he be responsible?
The journey took a mere three hours.

Synonyms: slight, little, minor, unimportant

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mere (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /mɪər/

Definition

Used to emphasize that something is small or unimportant.

Examples

It's a mere child, how can he be responsible?
The journey took a mere three hours.
She earned a mere pittance for her work.

How to Use mere

mere + noun (collocation): Used before a noun to emphasize its smallness or insignificance. — "It was a mere suggestion, not a command."
mere + adjective (collocation): Used before an adjective to emphasize the limited nature of the quality described. — "He is a mere boy, unable to understand such complex issues."

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