Alone and Merely

Alone

Alone adverb - Without aid or support.

Merely is a synonym for alone in just topic. In some cases you can use "Merely" instead an adverb "Alone".

Merely

Merely adverb - Nothing more than.
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Synonyms for Merely

Alone is a synonym for merely in just topic. You can use "Alone" instead an adverb "Merely".

Nearby Word: mere

Both words in one sentence

  • Of course, while the Pope is content to leave Ezio alone and merely focus on consolidating the Templar's power, Ezio didn't take his son Cesare into account, who leads an army against Monterrigioni, destroying the city, steals back the Apple, and kills Ezio's uncle Mario.
  • Film / Collateral He chooses not to and instead merely faces death with dignity, although it may have something to do with Vincent knowing his number's up and not wanting to die completely alone.
  • Our Ogres Are Hungrier Shrek: The eponymous hero is a green, seven-foot-tall humanoid who is actually well educated and merely wants to be left alone, though he does get a kick out of scaring people now and then.
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