1. (adverb)merely, simply, just, only, but and nothing more Synonyms: solely, plainly, hardly, alone, barely, exclusively, only if, but, only, entirely, just, scarce, just now, simply, merely, precisely, only when, exactly, scarcely
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'merely'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. merely But ranges from the faintest contrast to absolute negation; as, I am willing to go, but (on the other hand) content to stay; he is not an honest man, but (on the contrary) a villain. The contra Synonyms: but, and, however, notwithstanding, that, barely, just, only, tho, besides, merely, provided, unless, except, moreover, save, yet, further, nevertheless, still
Synonyms for merely 
