mere
Aussprache: [mɪr]
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Kontext: „quantity“
(adjective) when you want to say that something is just that amount or nothing more. If you call someone a 'mere child', it means they are only a child, nothing else.
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He is a mere beginner, but he is learning quickly.
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She is not a mere assistant; she has many important skills.
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Is this project just a mere hobby for you?
Kontext: „relationship“
(noun) a small or insignificant thing or person. It can mean something that is not very important.
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The mere thought of visiting her made him smile.
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It is not just a mere detail; it is very important.
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Did you see the mere size of that tiny insect?
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