mere/only/just

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navi tasan

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Which are correct:

1-I don't pay attention to mere intuitions.
2-I don't pay attention to just intuitions.
3-I don't pay attention to only intuitions.

Gratefully,
Navi.
 
Which are correct:

1-I don't pay attention to mere intuitions.
2-I don't pay attention to just intuitions.
3-I don't pay attention to only intuitions.

Gratefully,
Navi.

Using that word order, only #1 sounds natural.

My previous edit vanished! Someone else has now said what I tried to - use "intuition" (singular).

He has good intuition.
She uses her intuition well.
If they pay attention to their intuition, they'll be fine.
 
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1-I don't pay attention to mere intuitions. It's very formal, and an expression I have never heard of before. But, it's OK grammatically.
[STRIKE]2-I don't pay attention to just intuitions.[/STRIKE] This sentence needs to be reworded because it makes me think that there exist something known as "unjust intuitions." Do you understand?
[STRIKE]3-I don't pay attention to only intuitions.[/STRIKE] Somewhat similar to the above, but you may wish to consider: "intuition is not he only thing I pay attention to."
 
I would use "intuition" singular.
 
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