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mere merest

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adjectiveYou use mere to emphasize how unimportant or inadequate something is, in comparison to the general situation you are describing ....successful exhibitions which go beyond mere success.There is more to good health than the mere absence of disease.In Poland, the faith has always meant more than mere religion.She'd never received the merest hint of any communication from him.You use mere to indicate that a quality or action that is usually unimportant has a very important or strong effect .The mere mention of food had triggered off hunger pangs.The merest sight of a car sent him into a panic.The team manager has been quick to clamp down on the merest hint of complacency.You use mere to emphasize how small a particular amount or number is.Sixty per cent of teachers are women, but a mere 5 percent of women are heads and deputies.Tickets are a mere £7.50 at the door.Its online business increased sales by a mere 1 per cent. C1

word	mere
definition	adjective You use mere to emphasize how unimportant or inadequate something is, in comparison to the general situation you are describing . ...successful exhibitions which go beyond mere success. There is more to good health than the mere absence of disease. In Poland, the faith has always meant more than mere religion. She'd never received the merest hint of any communication from him. You use mere to indicate that a quality or action that is usually unimportant has a very important or strong effect . The mere mention of food had triggered off hunger pangs. The merest sight of a car sent him into a panic. The team manager has been quick to clamp down on the merest hint of complacency. You use mere to emphasize how small a particular amount or number is. Sixty per cent of teachers are women, but a mere 5 percent of women are heads and deputies. Tickets are a mere £7.50 at the door. Its online business increased sales by a mere 1 per cent.
inflections	merest
cefr-level	C1

Mere Merest Emphasize Unimportant Hint Adjective Inadequate Comparison