Mero Meaning in English
word · lemma: mere
ˈmɛɹoʊ
MEH-roh
mˈiə
MEE-uh
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is small, unimportant, or only what it appears to be, without anything extra; simply or only.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears before a noun (e.g., 'the mere idea'). Often formal or literary. Distinguishes something as only what is stated, nothing more. Similar to 'only' but more emphatic and often used for emphasis.
Spanish: mero - simplePortuguese (BR): mero - simples - puroPortuguese (PT): mero - simples - puroChinese (Simplified): 仅仅的 - 只是的Chinese (Traditional): 僅僅的 - 只是的Hindi: मात्र - केवलArabic: مجرد - فقطBengali: মাত্র - খালি (শুধুমাত্র)Russian: лишь - всего лишь - простойJapanese: ただの - 単なるVietnamese: chỉ là - đơn thuầnKorean: 단순한 - 그저 - 단지Turkish: yalnızca - sırf - sadeceUrdu: محض - صرفIndonesian: sekadar - hanya
Example Sentences
The mere child smiled at the puppy.
basic
It was a mere accident, nothing serious.
basic
The mere mention of his name made her nervous.
basic
Don’t worry, it’s the mere truth—nothing more.
natural
The mere thought of failure pushed her to try harder.
natural
Some people panic at the mere sight of a spider.
natural