Merely means “only.” If you say “I was merely trying to help,” your efforts were probably not appreciated and you’re likely to be stalking off with your nose in the air. Merely comes from the Latin merus, (“undiluted”).

What is the adverb of merely?

adverb. /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪrli/ ​used meaning ‘only‘ or ‘simply’ to emphasize a fact or something that you are saying.

Is merely an adjective?

merely adverb (ONLY)