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mere

Pronounced:

/ˈmiɚ/Listen to audio

Function:

adjective always used before a noun

Inflected forms:

mer·est

Meaning:

1used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc. She was a mere child [=she was only a child] when her father died. His voice did not rise above a mere whisper. = His voice did not rise above the merest [=slightest] whisper. You can taste a mere hint of spice. = You can taste the merest hint of spice. The trip takes a mere two hours. [=the trip takes only two hours] You can own this car for a mere 20 dollars a week. These mysteries can't be solved by mere mortals like us.
2used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence The mere thought of going makes me nervous. The mere fact that he agreed to help us is a good sign. The mere/merest mention of his name makes her angry. He gets sick at the merest sight of blood.
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