Mere and Unique

Mere

Mere adjective - Being this and no more.
Usage example: the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous

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

Nearby Word: merely

Unique

Unique adjective - Of, relating to, or belonging to a single person.

Mere and unique are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mere" instead an adjective "Unique".

Nearby Words: uniquely, uniqueness

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Tales of MU He is unique in being a mere mortal, while the Nameless One that the founder of his dynasty rebelled against is still alive.
  • God Emperor The emperor of Magisteria (the America equivalent) is unique in being a mere mortal, while the Nameless One that the founder of his dynasty rebelled against is still alive.
    Source: God Emperor
  • Heck, Yuuno's mere existence is one, being a mage who isn't a familiar that became a ferret when his Mana was low, a trait unique to him in the setting after four/five seasons.
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