merely

UK
/ˈmɪəli/
US
/ˈmɪrli/

Translations

merelyadverb
UK
/ˈmɪəli/
US
/ˈmɪrli/
She was merely trying to help, not interfere.
Elle essayait seulement d'aider, pas d'intervenir.
Additional translations
simplementEmploi courant pour atténuer ou limiter l’énoncé.

Definitions

merelyadverb
Simply or only as specified and nothing more.
She was merely trying to help, not interfere.
Used to emphasize how small, insignificant, or unimportant something or someone is; no more than.
It's merely a scratch; you'll be fine.