merely · adverb
Meanings and examples
Only, with no greater importance, effect, or extent than stated.
The diagram is merely an illustration of the principle, not a complete account of how the machine works.
She was not rejecting the proposal; she was merely asking whether its costs had been calculated accurately.
Merely repeating the instructions will not help someone who does not understand the purpose behind them.
The first meeting was intended merely to identify the problem before a more detailed discussion could begin.