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adjective

ˈmir How to pronounce mere (audio)
Definition of merenext
as in very
being this and no more the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous

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noun

chiefly British
as in puddle
a small often deep body of water one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District

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Recent Examples of mere
Adjective
His 34 career receptions (all from last season) are a mere 561 shy of Kittle, who also has 52 touchdown career catches. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Fabricating a purely electromechanical robot at the millimeter scale requires intricate, heavy motors that consume significant power, typically draining tiny batteries within mere minutes of operation. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 Schiavio is slipped in on the right and his first-time shot goes in off the crossbar with Planicka a mere, helpless spectator. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The look felt right at home on this press tour, adding to her incredible roster of recent looks that have left us mere mortals entranced. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mere
  1. very
  2. puddle
  3. sheer
  4. pool
Adjective
  • By their very nature, pop-ups are fluid and subject to the whims of weather.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Shades of a repeat of Egypt in the round of 16 in this very stadium was casting a long shadow over Messi and his cohort.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of very
Noun
  • Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The top spray instantly zaps away high temperatures, while forced convection in the lower puddle continuously draws away residual heat.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of puddle
Adjective
  • The aspiring model was blooming in florals in the sculptural look, which featured a strapless bubble top paired with a sheer floor-length skirt, both of which were embroidered with purple and blue floral designs.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Yet, in the last two years, this sentiment of sheer doom has slowly and steadily begun to give way to a tentative yet very much present hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Noun
  • Delgado and his family were attending a social gathering at the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool, part of the Lake House at the Martin’s Landing complex, according to FOX affiliate WAGA.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Book a stay at the waterfront Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy the pool and daily afternoon tea time.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pool

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