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adjective

ˈmir

Definition of mere next

as in very

being this and no more the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous

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mere

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noun

chiefly British

as in puddle

a small often deep body of water one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District

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In an interview with Business Insider for the film’s 10th anniversary, Chad Stahelski and David Leitch — who directed the film together, despite only Leitch receiving a credit — said that the Keanu Reeves action flick was mere days away from having to shut down production due to a lack of funding. —

Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024 The significance of Brewer’s return to Spelman extends beyond mere professional achievement. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024 No mere garden hose can do the trick; each plant needs at least one inch of water a week, which allows the pumpkin to gain up to 70 pounds in a single day. —

Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024 Step two: claim that the mere discussion of the issue is harming our youth. —

Jerel Ezell, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mere

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