merely · adverb
Sens et exemples
Seulement, sans plus d'importance, d'effet ou d'étendue que ce qui est indiqué.
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.