What does 'more than merely' mean and what does 'in many ways' refer to?
Having a job is MORE THAN MERELY providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a pattern of life and, IN MANY WAYS, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.

Does 'more than merely' means 'not noly'? Does 'in many ways' refer to 'in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest'? Thank you.

Question

What does 'more than merely' mean and what does 'in many ways' refer to?
Having a job is MORE THAN MERELY providing yourself and your dependants with daily bread and some money for leisure and entertainment, It sets a pattern of life and, IN MANY WAYS, determines social status in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest.

Does 'more than merely' means 'not noly'? Does 'in many ways' refer to 'in life, selection of friends, leisure and interest'? Thank you.

Answer

more than merely = not just (that) but also something more
It's not just about providing your family with bread and money, it's more than that.

Some things affect you in only one way.
Some things can affect you in two different ways.
Some things can affect you in many ways.

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