C1adjectivelanguage
US/mɪr/
UK/mɪə/
used to say that something is small or unimportant, or that only a little is needed
In context
The tickets sold out in a mere ten minutes.
The mere thought of flying makes me feel sick.
She was a mere child when she started working in the market.
Words that go with mere
adjective + noun
- mere thoughtThe mere thought of exams gives me a headache.
- mere factThe mere fact that he apologized surprised everyone.
- mere presenceThe mere presence of the police calmed the crowd.
- mere mentionThe mere mention of his ex made him angry.
- mere mortalsThe new phone is far too expensive for us mere mortals.