Kollokationen mit "merely"

Suggests that something's temporary status is its only significant quality, often to downplay its importance.

to do no more than emphasize something that is already known or expected

Suggests that something is only a theory and may lack practical application.

emphasizes that something is only superficial

Suggests that something is formal in appearance or procedure but lacks real substance or importance.

Indicates that the action only serves to reinforce and does nothing else.

to do only the action of shrugging and nothing more

Similar to 'just', suggesting the effect is simple and nothing more than continuing something.

Suggests something is only of theoretical interest, not practical.

Similar to 'just confirm', suggesting the action is simple and does not have a greater significance.

Suggests that the composition is simple or less significant than one might think.

Emphasizes that something is only descriptive and nothing more.

To do nothing more than illustrate; to only serve as an example.

Indicates that the passivity is the only or most basic quality.

to emphasize that the action is only a postponement, not a cancellation

Similar to 'just pretend', often used in more formal contexts.

To emphasize that the action is only a repetition, often with a slightly dismissive tone.

Only symbolic and having no real practical effect or power.

to only mention a subject briefly, suggesting it is not the main focus

To suggest that something is only a coincidence and has no deeper meaning.

Only curious, emphasizing the lack of other intentions.

To emphasize something only, and nothing more.

To suggest the replacement is a simple or minor action, not a significant change.

Used to emphasize that staring is the only action being performed.

to only state something as a fact without providing evidence

to only suggest, not state directly

Used to downplay the importance or reality of a situation, suggesting it is only an idea.