Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nothing-more-than
phrase
/ˈnʌθɪŋ mɔr ðæn/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is only what it seems, with no additional significance or value.
Examples
- She is nothing more than a friend to him.
- The story was nothing more than a rehash of old ideas.
- This task is nothing more than a simple routine.
Meaning
The term suggests that a person, object, or situation is merely a basic or superficial representation, lacking depth or complexity.
Synonyms
- merely
- simply
- just
