Mere and Short

Mere

Mere adjective - Being this and no more.

Short and mere are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Short" instead an adjective "Mere".

Nearby Word: merely

Short

Short adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Usage example: regrettably, the art supplies are short this year, so you'll have to share

Mere and short are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mere" instead an adjective "Short".

Both words in one sentence

  • Short-Range Long-Range Weapon The Fallout series has extremely short ranges for a lot of its weapons, with basic pistols topping out at 25 meters, and the very best sniper rifles maxing out at a mere 60.
  • Recap / My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S3 E5 "Magic Duel" Homage: The similarities to The Empire Strikes Back fall just short of a Whole Plot Reference but run far deeper than a mere Shout-Out... Twilight takes on the role of Luke, the talented learner.
  • This is particularly prominent in short commercials, and takes advantage of the fact that mere exposure to a brand can make it familiar and therefore preferable.
    Source: Made of Shiny
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