But
Merely
Merely adverb - Nothing more than.
Usage example: the outside noise was merely a raccoon knocking over the garbage can
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Synonyms for Merely
But is a synonym for merely in only topic. You can use "But" instead the word "Merely" as an adverb or an adjective or a conjunction, if it concerns topics such as part of speech, just. popular alternative
Nearby Word: mere
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