Nothing more than Meaning in English
expression
ˈnəθɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən
NUH-thing MOR THAN (or THEN)
nˈʌθɪŋ/ /mˈɔː/ /ðˈɐn
NUH-thing MAW THAN
Definition
Used to say that something is only, simply, or just what is described, and nothing else or nothing extra.
Usage & Nuances
'Nothing more than' is slightly formal and often used to downplay or diminish something's importance; similar to 'just' or 'only.' Common in written and spoken English, especially for emphasis or argument. Do not use for positive emphasis—it's neutral or minimizing.
Spanish: no es más que - simplementePortuguese (BR): nada mais do que - simplesmentePortuguese (PT): nada mais do que - simplesmenteChinese (Simplified): 只不过是 - 仅仅Chinese (Traditional): 只不過是 - 僅僅Hindi: सिर्फ़ - केवलArabic: ليس إلا - مجردBengali: মাত্র - শুধুমাত্র - কেবলRussian: не более чем - всего лишь - толькоJapanese: ただの - 単なる - ～にすぎないVietnamese: chỉ là - không gì khác ngoàiKorean: 단지 - 그냥 - 그 이상도 아니다Turkish: sadece - sırf - bundan ibaretUrdu: صرف - بس - محضIndonesian: hanya - tidak lebih dari - cuma
Example Sentences
It was nothing more than a small mistake.
basic
He is nothing more than a child.
basic
This job is nothing more than cleaning tables.
basic
Their promises turned out to be nothing more than empty words.
natural
That was nothing more than a misunderstanding.
natural
Some rumors are nothing more than gossip.
natural