Mere ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Mere ( adjective )

1. Only just; no more than; nothing more than.
2. Simple; unadorned; basic.
3. Having no greater significance or importance.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse mærr; related to dutch meer and german meer "lake".

Examples:

1. The mere thought of it makes me shiver.
2. It was a mere coincidence that we met at the park.
3. The building was a mere shed compared to the others.
4. His idea was a mere suggestion and not an order.
5. It was a mere formality, nothing more.

(As a noun)

Mere ( noun )

1. Only just; no more than; nothing more than.
2. Simple; unadorned; basic.
3. Having no greater significance or importance.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse mærr; related to dutch meer and german meer "lake".

Examples:

1. The mere thought of it makes me shiver.
2. It was a mere coincidence that we met at the park.
3. The building was a mere shed compared to the others.
4. His idea was a mere suggestion and not an order.
5. It was a mere formality, nothing more.