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Solely vs Mere - What's the difference?

solely | mere |


As an adverb solely

is alone; exclusively.

As a noun mere is

fear, awe.

Light vs Mere - What's the difference?

light | mere |


In obsolete terms the difference between light and mere

is that light is unchaste, wanton while mere is nothing less than; complete, downright .

As nouns the difference between light and mere

is that light is the natural medium emanating from the Sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible while mere is the sea.

As verbs the difference between light and mere

is that light is to start (a fire) while mere is to limit; bound; divide or cause division in.

As adjectives the difference between light and mere

is that light is having light while mere is famous.

As an adverb light

is carrying little.

As a proper noun Light

is {{surname|lang=en}.

Mere vs Small - What's the difference?

mere | small |


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As a proper noun small is

.

Mere vs Harmless - What's the difference?

mere | harmless | Related terms |

Mere is a related term of harmless.


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As an adjective harmless is

incapable of causing harm or danger.

Mere vs Rare - What's the difference?

mere | rare |


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As an adjective rare is

(cooking|particularly meats) cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red (in the case of steak or beef in the general sense) or rare can be very uncommon; scarce or rare can be (obsolete) early.

As a verb rare is

(us|intransitive) to rear, rise up, start backwards.

Mere vs Filial - What's the difference?

mere | filial |


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As an adjective filial is

(not comparable) pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter.

Mere vs Important - What's the difference?

mere | important |


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As an adjective important is

important.

Mere vs Right - What's the difference?

mere | right |


As nouns the difference between mere and right

is that mere is the sea while right is that which complies with justice, law or reason.

As verbs the difference between mere and right

is that mere is to limit; bound; divide or cause division in while right is to correct.

As adjectives the difference between mere and right

is that mere is famous while right is straight, not bent.

As an adverb right is

on the right side.

As an interjection right is

yes, that is correct; I agree.

Mere vs Pivotal - What's the difference?

mere | pivotal |


As a noun mere

is fear, awe.

As an adjective pivotal is

of, relating to, or being a pivot.

Nominal vs Mere - What's the difference?

nominal | mere |


As adjectives the difference between nominal and mere

is that nominal is of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names while mere is famous.

As nouns the difference between nominal and mere

is that nominal is a noun or word group that functions as a noun phrase while mere is the sea.

As a verb mere is

to limit; bound; divide or cause division in.

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