merely
//ˈmɪəli//
Definitions
1.Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.
- But let us not be unfair to the kibitzers. Not all players hate 'em. Some merely dislike 'em.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2140
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English mereli, equivalent to mere + -ly.