Mere and True

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Mere adjective - Being this and no more.

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

Nearby Word: merely

True adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.

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Mere and true are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mere" instead an adjective "True".

Fallout: Equestria has artificially-created Alicorns, although they are not true deific Alicorns like Celestia and Luna, instead being mere imitations.

Source: Winged Unicorn
The Doctor's true name is said to have been written in the Medusa Cascade itself, possibly as a result of sealing the Rift there back when he was a mere boy of 90.

Source: I Know Your True Name
Her being officially considered not a true Rider but a mere sidekick only adds insult to injury.

Source: Series / Kamen Rider Stronger

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