only vs merely
merely vs onlyonly is an adjective but merely is not an adjective.
only and merely both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| only | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| merely | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
only and merely
are synonyms defined as:
- only and merely: and nothing more
| only (adjective) | merely (adjective) |
|---|---|
| exclusive of anyone or anything else | |
| being the only one; single and isolated from others |
| only (adverb) | merely (adverb) |
|---|---|
| with nevertheless the final result | and nothing more |
| without any others being included or involved | |
| and nothing more | |
| never except when | |
| in the final outcome | |
| as recently as | |
| except that |
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