nounπShareA body of standing water, such as a lake or a pond. More specifically, it can refer to a lake that is broad in relation to its depth. Also included in place names such as Windermere."The hikers enjoyed the peaceful scenery of the mere. "geographynatureenvironmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBoundary, limit; a boundary-marker; boundary-line."The new neighborhood had clear property lines, and the surveyors marked the mere with stakes. "propertyareageographyplacemarkessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo limit; bound; divide or cause division in."The teacher's strict rules merely divided the class into two opposing groups. "areagapessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set divisions and bounds."The teacher merely set boundaries for the classroom behavior. "propertyareaessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decide upon the position of a boundary; to position it on a map."The surveyor will mere the property line on the map before the sale. "geographypropertyareaessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFamous."The mere mention of the school play made her blush; she was famous among her classmates. "characterpersonessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePure, unalloyed ."Her enthusiasm for the project was a mere expression of politeness, not genuine interest. "qualityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNothing less than; complete, downright ."The teacher's explanation was mere nonsense; it made no sense at all. "amountdegreequalityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareJust, only; no more than , pure and simple, neither more nor better than might be expected."His score on the test was a mere 50%, so he needs to study more. "amountvaluequalityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Maori war-club."The Maori warrior carefully held the heavy mere, admiring its intricate carving. "weaponculturemilitaryhistoryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading