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Mere (prenominal)

Description:

In grammar, "mere" is used as a prenominal adjective or adverb to denote insignificance, minimalism, or lack of importance.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Being alone, without any significant or noteworthy characteristics.

Example sentence: The painting was a mere sketch of a landscape, lacking any intricate details.

Sense 2:

Being small or inconsequential in size, amount, or degree.

Example sentence: The company's profits were a mere fraction of what they had projected.

Sense 3:

Just or only, emphasizing the lack of significance or importance.

Example sentence: He was a mere employee in the grand scheme of the corporation.

Usages:

Usage 1: Prenominal Adjective

Mere can be used as a prenominal adjective to express insignificance or lack of importance before a noun.

Example sentence: She found joy in the mere existence of flowers in her garden.

Usage 2: Prenominal Adverb

Mere can also be used as a prenominal adverb to describe an action that is done in a minimalistic or insignificant manner.

Example sentence: He merely glanced at the instructions before starting to assemble the furniture.

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