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merely Synonyms

Another word for merely

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• adverb (Context 1)

Just; only; no more than what is specified.

Usage Example

"I was not trying to criticize your work; I was only asking a question for clarification."

Strongest
only
just
simply
Strong
solely
purely
exclusively
Weak
barely

• Nearby Words

mercury
mercy
mere
merely
merfolk
merganser
merge

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Merely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/merely
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