Lediglich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lediglich" is mainly used as adverb meaning "only", "solely" or "exclusively". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "lediglich"

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Meanings of "lediglich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Only, solely, exclusively"

"Lediglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat lediglich eine Tasse Kaffee getrunken.He only drank a cup of coffee.
  2. Wir haben lediglich zehn Minuten Zeit.We only have ten minutes.
  3. Sie hat lediglich ihre Pflicht getan.She merely did her duty.

2.) "Sole, unique, exclusive (adjective)"

"Lediglich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das ist der ledigliche Grund für sein Verhalten.That is the sole reason for his behavior.
  2. Die ledigliche Erwähnung seines Namens reichte aus.The mere mention of his name was enough.
  3. Ihre ledigliche Anwesenheit machte alle nervös.Her mere presence made everyone nervous.
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