merely
Word Type: Adverb
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is only what is specified, with no more than that; just or simply.
Example
- “He merely suggested a different approach, not a solution.”
- “The mistake was merely a misunderstanding.”
- “She wasn’t upset; she was merely tired.”
- “The project is merely in the planning stages right now.”
- “He is merely a beginner and has much to learn.”