Definition of Merely

only, just, and nothing more

Examples of Merely in a sentence

The knight wondered how he, being merely a man, could hope to defeat the dragon.  🔊

Being merely a merchant, the man was honored when the King requested to see him.  🔊

Since he had merely $10 to his name, he was extremely grateful when the man offered to pay for his lunch.  🔊

Having merely a small stock of food, he could not help but worry he would run out too soon.  🔊

Merely watching a video about a subject does not make you an expert.  🔊

The boy was merely a child when his parents died, leaving him unprepared for their sudden death.  🔊

Many founders of the United States were merely farmers, but that didn’t stop them from achieving their goals.  🔊

Merely a country boy, the college freshman could not help but feel overwhelmed as he entered the big city.  🔊

With merely minutes to go in the game, the football players felt there was no way they could catch up.  🔊

Though he merely had the clothes on his back and a dream, the young immigrant would not let himself fail.  🔊

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