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Merely vs Aside - What's the difference?

merely | aside |


As adverbs the difference between merely and aside

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while aside is to or on one side so as to be out of the way.

As a noun aside is

an incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

Merely vs Incidental - What's the difference?

merely | incidental |


As an adverb merely

is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As an adjective incidental is

loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident.

As a noun incidental is

incidental expense.

Merely vs Undefined - What's the difference?

merely | undefined |


As an adverb merely

is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Merely vs Eventually - What's the difference?

merely | eventually |


As adverbs the difference between merely and eventually

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while eventually is in the end.

Essential vs Merely - What's the difference?

essential | merely |


As an adjective essential

is necessary.

As a noun essential

is a necessary ingredient.

As an adverb merely is

(obsolete) wholly, entirely.

Merely vs Virtually - What's the difference?

merely | virtually |


As adverbs the difference between merely and virtually

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while virtually is almost but not quite.

Slightly vs Merely - What's the difference?

slightly | merely |


As adverbs the difference between slightly and merely

is that slightly is slenderly; delicately while merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

Resident vs Merely - What's the difference?

resident | merely |


In obsolete terms the difference between resident and merely

is that resident is fixed; stable; certain while merely is wholly, entirely.

As a noun resident

is person, animal or plant living at a location or in an area.

As an adjective resident

is dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued length of time; residing on one's own estate.

As an adverb merely is

wholly, entirely.

Merely vs Mainly - What's the difference?

merely | mainly |


In obsolete terms the difference between merely and mainly

is that merely is wholly, entirely while mainly is to a great degree; very much.

Alone vs Merely - What's the difference?

alone | merely |


In obsolete terms the difference between alone and merely

is that alone is unique; rare; matchless while merely is wholly, entirely.

As adverbs the difference between alone and merely

is that alone is by one's self; apart from, or exclusive of, others; solo while merely is wholly, entirely.

As an adjective alone

is by oneself, solitary.

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