Mere and Only

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Mere

Mere adjective - Being this and no more.
Usage example: the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
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Only and mere are semantically related. in bare topic. In some cases you can use "Only" instead the word "Mere" as an adjective or an adverb, when it comes to topics like no more than.
Nearby Word: merely

Only

Only adjective - Having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability.
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Mere and only are semantically related. You can use "Mere" instead the word "Only" as an adjective or an adverb.

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