English Dictionary
Definition mere in British English
mere
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/mɪə(r)/
1
used for emphasizing that something is small or unimportant
Synonyms and related words
2
used for emphasizing the importance or influence of something, although it seems like only a small thing
Example
Robert detected the merest sign of disapproval in her face.
