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- [meer]
- /mɪər/
- /ˈmɪə.rɪst/
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- [meer]
- /mɪər/
Definitions of merest word
- noun merest Superlative form of mere. 1
- adjective merest slightest 1
- adjective merest least significant 1
- adjective merest superlative form of mere: most mere. 0
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Origin of merest
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin merus pure, unmixed, mere
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Parts of speech for Merest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
merest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
merest usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for merest
adjective merest
- minimum — the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
See also
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