mere mere /ˈmɪr/

adjective

1. () Being nothing more than specified  ( mere )
   being nothing more than specified
    A mere child
   a mere child
   
2. () Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications  ( bare , mere , simple )
   apart from anything else; without additions or modifications
    Only the bare facts
   only the bare facts
    Shocked by the mere idea
   shocked by the mere idea
    The simple passage of time was enough
   the simple passage of time was enough
    The simple truth
   the simple truth
   

noun

1. [British] A small pond of standing water  ( mere [British] )
   a small pond of standing water