adv.
Merely is used with these adjectives: ↑ academic , ↑ adequate , ↑ coincidental , ↑ cosmetic , ↑ curious , ↑ decorative , ↑ descriptive , ↑ formal , ↑ hypothetical , ↑ incidental , ↑ instrumental , ↑ passive , ↑ reflective , ↑ symbolic , ↑ temporary , ↑ theoretical
Merely is used with these verbs: ↑ assert , ↑ confirm , ↑ consist , ↑ echo , ↑ grunt , ↑ hand , ↑ highlight , ↑ hint , ↑ ignore , ↑ illustrate , ↑ imagine , ↑ inform , ↑ laugh , ↑ nod , ↑ perpetuate , ↑ postpone , ↑ pretend , ↑ push , ↑ reflect , ↑ reinforce , ↑ repeat , ↑ replace , ↑ reply , ↑ reproduce , ↑ respond , ↑ serve , ↑ shake , ↑ shrug , ↑ sit , ↑ smile , ↑ stare , ↑ state , ↑ strengthen , ↑ suggest , ↑ tolerate , ↑ touch , ↑ underline , ↑ watch , ↑ wave , ↑ wish