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Origin and Etymology of mere
Middle English, from Old English — more at marine
First Known Use: before 12th century
Origin and Etymology of mere
Middle English, from Old English mǣre; akin to Old Norse landamæri borderland
First Known Use: before 12th century
mere
Definition of mere
merest
merely
adverbExamples of mere in a Sentence
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
Origin and Etymology of mere
Middle English, from Latin merus; akin to Old English āmerian to purify and perhaps to Greek marmairein to sparkle — more at morn
First Known Use: before 12th century
-mere
Definition of -mere
: part : segment metamere
Origin and Etymology of -mere
French -mère, from Greek meros part — more at merit
MERE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of mere for English Language Learners
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—used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.
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—used to say that something small is important or has a big effect or influence
MERE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of mere for Students
merest
: nothing more than mere rumors a mere child
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