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As adverbs the difference between merely and apparently

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

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.

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.

As an adverb merely

is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

As adverbs the difference between merely and eventually

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

As an adjective essential

is necessary.

As a noun essential

is a necessary ingredient.

As an adverb merely is

(obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As adverbs the difference between merely and virtually

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

As adverbs the difference between slightly and merely

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

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.

In obsolete terms the difference between merely and mainly

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