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merely

adverb

/ˈmɪərli/

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

She was merely trying to help.

merely a matter of time

only, simply, just, purely, solely

more, beyond, extra

merely coincidental, merely symbolic, merely academic, merely mentioned

in a way that is repeated or done many times

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

in most cases; generally; as a rule

immediately; without delay; at once

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

in or at some place; in an unspecified location