mere in Dutch
mere in Dutch is louter, luttel, schamel — mere means nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
mere in Dutch
louter
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]
luttel
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]
schamel
Just, only; no more than, pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected. [from 16th c.]
What does "mere" mean?
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adj Nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
"The mere thought of speaking in front of a crowd made him nervous."
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noun A lake or pond, especially a broad, shallow one (mostly seen today in place names like Windermere).
"Swans glided across the mere in the early morning mist."
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mere in a sentence
- The mere thought of speaking in front of a crowd made him nervous.
- It took a mere five minutes to finish the whole test.
- Swans glided across the mere in the early morning mist.
- Walkers rested on a bench by the mere and watched the ducks.
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What is "mere" in Dutch?
"mere" in Dutch is louter, luttel, schamel. mere means: Nothing more than; only, and nothing else — used to play down the size or importance of something.
How do you use "mere" in a sentence?
Example: "The mere thought of speaking in front of a crowd made him nervous." In Dutch, "mere" is louter, luttel, schamel.
Are there other ways to say "mere" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "mere": louter, luttel, schamel.
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