mere

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Something that is only or primarily of a specified kind, quality, or quantity, and not of greater importance or extent.

  - "The mere mention of your name is enough to make me smile."
  - "The mere sight of a sunset can bring tears to my eyes."

• noun

  2. A small lake or pool.

  - "The birds gathered at the mere to drink."
  - "The children spent hours fishing at the mere."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mere
zero , hero , heroic , sector , veto

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Variants

List of all variants of mere that leads to same result
mere , merer , merest , meres , -mere , -meres

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Etymology

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Old French 'mer' meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'. The adjective form 'mere' comes from the Latin 'merus' meaning 'pure' or 'genuine'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest mere in England is called 'Mere Saggar', located in the county of Derbyshire.

2. The word 'mere' is derived from the Old French word 'mer', which means 'sea' or 'ocean'.

3. In some parts of England, a mere is also called a 'meres', 'meres and meres', or 'meres and meres and meres'.

4. The largest mere in the world is Lake Superior, which is shared by the United States and Canada.

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Related Concepts

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1. essence: Related to the concept of the essence or purest form of something.

2. lake: Related to bodies of still or slowly moving water.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mere' is often used to describe something that is basic or essential, without any added embellishments. In art, a mere refers to a small lake or pool.

How to Memorize "mere"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, still body of water, like a pond or a lake. This is what we mean when we say 'mere' as a noun. When used as an adjective, 'mere' describes something that is basic or essential, without any added extras.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'essential' when you see or hear the word 'mere'. Both words convey the idea of something that is necessary or fundamental.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try creating a mnemonic phrase using the first letter of each definition: 'M - Meaning only, E - Essential, R - Required, E - Essence'. This can help you remember the definitions of 'mere'.

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