Mere and Special

Mere

Mere adjective - Being this and no more.

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

Nearby Word: merely

Special

Special adjective - Being the one or ones of a class with no other members.

Mere and special are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mere" instead an adjective "Special".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Harmless Freezing Inverted with special blocks and bosses, who take mere damage instead of freezing.
  • Western Animation / Kung Fu Panda Early-Bird Cameo: Master Rhino shows up in this special the same character who was only in the second movie for mere minutes before Shen killed him.
  • Film / The Earth Day Special Muppet Cameo: This just so happened to be one of Jim Henson's last projects - The Earth Day Special aired mere weeks before Jim passed away.
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