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merely

Only, nothing more than.

Meaning of «merely»

adverb

only, nothing more than

He was merely trying to help his younger brother.

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The difference between similar words

only; nothing more
onlythe usual word for nothing moreI have only two dollars.
justonly, in everyday speechIt costs just five dollars.
merelyonly, and it seems small or not importantIt was merely a small mistake.
solelyformalonly this and nothing elseHe is solely responsible for the error.