merely

adverb2

1. •
   only, and not anything more important or serious

   • But let us not be unfair to the kibitzers. Not all players hate 'em. Some merely dislike 'em. — 1951
2. •
   (no longer used) Wholly, entirely.

   • It is not forgot, since the acute and distinct Arminius was perverted meerly by the perusing of a namelesse discourse writt'n at Delf, which at first he took in hand to confute. — 1644