Pronunciation: /mɪər/
noun none
A1 The mere thought of spiders makes me shiver.
A2 She was content with the mere fact that he remembered her birthday.
B1 The mere mention of his name brought back memories of their time together.
B2 The mere sight of the ocean filled her with a sense of peace.
C1 His success was not due to mere luck, but years of hard work and dedication.
C2 The artist's work was not just a mere collection of paintings, but a reflection of his soul.
verb none
A1 She mere watched as her friends played in the park.
A2 He mere glanced at the newspaper before tossing it aside.
B1 The chef mered the ingredients together to create a delicious dish.
B2 The artist mered different colors to create a beautiful painting.
C1 The scientist mered various chemicals to conduct an experiment.
C2 The author mered different themes in their novel to create a complex narrative.
adjective used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is
A1 She was a mere child when she started learning how to swim.
A2 The mere thought of public speaking makes him nervous.
B1 The mere mention of her ex-boyfriend made her uncomfortable.
B2 His success was not due to mere luck, but hard work and dedication.
C1 The mere sight of the ocean always brought her a sense of peace and tranquility.
C2 The mere suggestion of changing the company's policies caused a heated debate among the board members.
adverb none
A1 She was a mere child when she learned how to ride a bike.
A2 I was able to finish the puzzle in a mere 10 minutes.
B1 The project was completed in a mere two weeks.
B2 His success was not due to mere luck, but hard work and determination.
C1 The artist's work is not just mere paintings, but a reflection of his inner thoughts.
C2 The scientist dismissed the theory as a mere hypothesis without sufficient evidence.
pronoun none
A1 I have a mere five dollars in my wallet.
A2 She was satisfied with the mere thought of going on vacation.
B1 The mere mention of his name made her blush.
B2 The mere sight of the ocean filled her with a sense of peace.
C1 The mere fact that he was there gave her hope.
C2 The mere idea of failure was enough to drive her to work harder.
preposition none
A1 The cat sat on the mere table.
A2 She was a mere child when she started playing the piano.
B1 He was a mere apprentice when he first joined the company.
B2 The old house was a mere shadow of its former self.
C1 The artist's work was not a mere imitation, but a true masterpiece.
C2 The scientist's discovery was not a mere breakthrough, but a revolution in the field.
conjunction none
A1 I am a mere student, but I try my best to learn.
A2 She was not a mere spectator; she actively participated in the event.
B1 The project's success was not due to mere luck, but careful planning.
B2 His achievements were not a mere coincidence; they were a result of his hard work.
C1 The company's growth was not a mere result of market trends; it was a strategic decision.
C2 The artist's work was not a mere imitation; it was a unique expression of creativity.
interjection none
A1 Mere, can you pass me the salt?
A2 Mere, I can't believe we missed the bus.
B1 Mere, I think we should leave early to avoid traffic.
B2 Mere, it's just a small scratch on the car, nothing to worry about.
C1 Mere, I have a feeling this project will be a huge success.
C2 Mere, I simply cannot comprehend the beauty of this artwork.
article none
A1 She was happy with a mere smile from him.
A2 The task required a mere five minutes to complete.
B1 The mere thought of public speaking made her nervous.
B2 His mere presence at the meeting changed the entire dynamic.
C1 The mere mention of his name brought back memories of their time together.
C2 Her mere presence in the room commanded attention from everyone.
formal The mere thought of such a proposal is preposterous.
informal I can't believe you're upset over a mere misunderstanding.
slang I ain't gonna waste my time on a mere loser like him.
figurative Her presence had a mere whisper of elegance that captivated everyone in the room.
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