merely

Word parts

mere + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪəli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪrli/

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Adverb

Positive merely

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is merely done, it is done without any other reason.