Synonyms of mere

mere 1 of 2

adjective

ˈmir 

as in very

being this and no more

the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous

Synonyms & Similar Words

• very
• sheer
• simple
• bare
• total
• only
• pure
• absolute
• outright
• utter
• sole
• lone
• solitary
• unmitigated
• unqualified
• out-and-out
• arrant
• unadulterated
• stark
• unalloyed
• alone
• all-out
• singular
• unique
• solo

mere

2 of 2

noun

chiefly British

as in puddle

a small often deep body of water

one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puddle
• pool
• well
• lake
• stank
• pond
• billabong
• basin
• swimming pool
• hole
• water hole
• sinkhole

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mere

Adjective

From the moment the non-potable water hits the surface to when it's reinjected into the ground, takes mere minutes. — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

The neighborhood/area Situated on the island's west coast, the resort is a mere 30 minutes from Honolulu International Airport. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

The mere fact of people’s concern about AI, and their anxiety over its incursion into day-to-day life, may be a snapshot too. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

In the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many studios either shuffled their product directly to streaming or waited a mere 17 days for their films to become available to buy or rent at home. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026