merely
gb/mˈɪɹli/ us/mˈɪɹli/
B1
영어
~ 1300
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B1
relation
1
only; nothing more
Used to say that something is only what you say and not more.
사용 패턴：
merely [verb/phrase]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'merely' with 'barely'; 'barely' means 'almost not', while 'merely' means 'only'.
유의어
only (Most direct synonym; 'only' is more common and less formal.)
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just ('Just' is more informal and often used in spoken English.)
반의어
significantly (Opposite in meaning when stressing importance rather than triviality.)
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substantially (Opposite when indicating something of large extent or importance.)
연어
merely a matter of
|merely an illusion
|merely a suggestion
|merely symbolic
주제
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
예문
- He was merely trying to help.
- This is merely a temporary solution.
- I’m not angry; I’m merely surprised.
- It’s merely a scratch, nothing serious.
학습자용 예문
- I am merely asking a question.
- She was merely tired, not sick.
- It is merely a game.
- He is merely a student.
문법
기본형
merely
IPA
GB/mˈɪɹli/
US/mˈɪɹli/
음절 및 강세
merely （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (merely)
활용형
Noun
- Base: merely
- Plural: merelies
관련 단어
Forms
merelies
noun
Core family
mere
adjective B2
표현
merely a matter of
1/mˈɪɹli ə mˈætɚ əv/
fixed phrase
only related to one thing
Used to say that something depends on or is about only one thing.
예문
- It’s merely a matter of time before they find out.
- Solving this problem is merely a matter of patience.
merely for show
1/mˈɪɹli fɚ ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
only for appearance's sake
Done only to look good, not because it is real or needed.
예문
- The security cameras are merely for show.
- His smile was merely for show; he was still upset.