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MERELY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word merely. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word merely. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MERELY

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just
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting

• fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

• free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

adverb

• and nothing more

• indicating exactness or preciseness

• only a moment ago

• (used for emphasis) absolutely

• only a very short time before

• possibly (indicating a slight chance of something being true)

• exactly at this moment or the moment described

• by a little

adjective satellite

• of moral excellence

only
adverbadv
adverb

• and nothing more

• without any others being included or involved

• with nevertheless the final result

• in the final outcome

• except that

• never except when

• as recently as

adjective satellite

• being the only one; single and isolated from others

• exclusive of anyone or anything else

simply
adverbadv
adverb

• and nothing more

• (used for emphasis) absolutely

• absolutely; altogether; really

• in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

barely
adverb

• only a very short time before

• almost not

• by a little

exclusively
adverbadv
adverb

• without any others being included or involved

purely
adverbadv
adverb

• restricted to something

solely
adverbadv
adverb

• without any others being included or involved

but
adverb

• and nothing more

Best Hypernyms For MERELY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for merely, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
just only simply

Alternatives for JUST

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