merely in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Definition
'Merely' means only or simply, without any additional significance or importance.
Sample Sentences
- She was merely trying to help, but her intentions were misunderstood.
- The painting was merely an imitation of a famous masterpiece.
- He was not angry; he was merely disappointed with the outcome.
- The task is merely a small part of the larger project we are working on.
- They were merely friends, nothing more, despite the rumors circulating.