COLLOCATIONS
mere coincidence, mere suggestion, mere fact, mere shadow
WORD FORMSComparative: merer | Superlative: merestUSAGE NOTES
The word 'mere' is used as a pre-modifier to emphasize the smallness or insignificance of a noun, or to emphasize the complete nature of a quality.
A bolt from the blue( সম্পূর্ন অপ্রত্যাশিত ) The news of his father's death came to him as a bolt from the blue.
At home( দক্ষ ) He is at home in mathematics.
On the contrary( বিপরীত পক্ষে ) I do not hate him: on the contrary I love him.
A blessing in disguise( বিপরীতে হিত ; প্রথমে খারাপ হিসেবে মনে হলেও পরবর্তীতে ভালো হয় ) Sam's motorcycle accident was a blessing in disguise because he got enough insurance money.
Slow coach ( অলস প্রকৃতির লোক ) You cannot expect much from a slow coach like him.
Take to heart( মর্মাহত হওয়া ) He took his remark to heart.
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