Mere — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈmir/

Meaning & Definition of Mere

Mere (adjective)

  1. being nothing more than
  2. having no admixture, pure
  3. being nothing less than, absolute

Mere (noun)

  1. an expanse of standing water, lake, pool
  2. boundary; also, landmark

Mere (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being this and no more

    "the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous"

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

Mere (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small often deep body of water

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

    similar: billabong (Australian), pool, puddle, stank (British dialect), well
    related: basin, hole, sinkhole, swimming pool, lake, pond, water hole

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mere

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mere:

Australian: billabong
British dialect: stank
bare, very, pool, puddle, well

Related Words for Mere

absolute, all-out, arrant, out-and-out, outright, pure, sheer, simple, stark, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, alone, lone, only, singular, sole, solitary, solo, unique, basin, hole, sinkhole, swimming pool, lake, pond, water hole

Word Forms of Mere

Inflections: merest

Origin & Etymology of Mere

Middle English, from Latin merus; akin to Old English āmerian to purify and perhaps to Greek marmairein to sparkle morn

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Mere

Words & Phrases Containing Mere

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mere

What does "Mere" mean?

"Mere" means being nothing more than. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: being nothing more than. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mere"?

Other words for "Mere" include bare, very, billabong, pool, puddle, stank and well. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mere" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mere"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mere". Common alternatives include bare, very, billabong, pool, puddle, stank and well.

How do you use "Mere" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mere" in a sentence: "the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous"; "one of the most scenic meres in England's Lake District".

Is "Mere" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mere" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Mere" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Mere" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Mere"?

"Mere" is pronounced /ˈmir/.

What is the origin of the word "Mere"?

"Mere" comes from Middle English, from Latin merus; akin to Old English āmerian to purify and perhaps to Greek marmairein to sparkle morn. First known use: before 12th century.