Meaning Of The Word Mere

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-mere in American English
part
combining form: a combining form meaning “part,” used in the formation of compound words

-mere in British English
combining form in countable noun: indicating a part or division

mere
You use mere to emphasize how unimportant or inadequate something is, in comparison to the general situation you are describing.

mere in American English 1
nothing more or other than; only (as said to be)
adjective: being nothing more nor better than

mere in American English 2
noun: a lake or pond

mere in American English 3
a boundary
noun: a boundary or boundary marker

mere in British English 1
adjective: being nothing more than something specified

mere in British English 2
noun: a lake or marsh

mere in British English 3
noun: a boundary or boundary marker

mere in British English 4
noun: a short flat striking weapon

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