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- pronunciation:
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li
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adverb |
definition: |
only; simply; nothing more than.
He's merely a child, and he won't understand these adult matters.I merely wanted your opinion; I'm not asking for your advice.The student's knowledge of Blake's poetry was merely superficial.- synonyms:
- only
- similar words:
- just, simply
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