merely

Merely is a related term of absolutely.

As adverbs the difference between merely and absolutely

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while absolutely is in an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly .

As an interjection absolutely is

yes; certainly; expression indicating strong agreement .

As an adverb merely

is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As an adjective obsolete is

obsolete, deprecated (computing).

Merely is a related term of completely.

As adverbs the difference between merely and completely

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while completely is (manner) in a complete manner; fully; totally; utterly.

As adverbs the difference between merely and hardly

is that merely is wholly, entirely while hardly is firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

As an interjection hardly is

not really.

As adverbs the difference between purely and merely

is that purely is wholly; really, completely while merely is wholly, entirely.

As adverbs the difference between merely and wholly

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while wholly is completely and entirely; to the fullest extent.

Merely is a related term of essentially.

As adverbs the difference between merely and essentially

is that merely is (obsolete) wholly, entirely while essentially is in an essential manner; in essence.

As an adverb merely

is (obsolete) wholly, entirely.

As a noun abstract is

abstract.

In lang=en terms the difference between clearly and merely

is that clearly is without a doubt; obviously while merely is without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.

As adverbs the difference between clearly and merely

is that clearly is in a clear manner while merely is wholly, entirely.

As adverbs the difference between merely and uniquely

is that merely is wholly, entirely while uniquely is in a unique manner.