LookItUpmere
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /mɪr/ · UK /mɪə/
mere means: Used to emphasize that an amount is small or that someone or something has little importance.
adjective
Used to emphasize that an amount is small or that someone or something has little importance.
- It cost a mere five pounds.
- He dismissed the error as a mere detail.
- The journey took a mere ten minutes.
Used to emphasize that something alone is enough, without anything else happening or being added.
- The mere thought of food made her hungry.
- His mere presence made everyone nervous.
- The mere mention of her name brought a smile.
Questions about mere
What does mere mean?
Used to emphasize that an amount is small or that someone or something has little importance.
What is mere in other languages?
Türkçe: sadece · Español: mero · Français: simple · Deutsch: bloß · Italiano: mero · 日本語: わずかの
How do you pronounce mere?
In American English /mɪr/; in British English /mɪə/.
How do you use mere in a sentence?
It cost a mere five pounds. He dismissed the error as a mere detail.
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