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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsɪmpli/
simply means: Only, with nothing more involved or intended.
adverb
ONLYB1
Only, with nothing more involved or intended.
- I was simply asking.
- She came simply to help us.
- Did you choose it simply because it was cheap?
EMPHASIZE A FACTB1
Used to stress that something is true and cannot easily be changed or explained away.
- I simply cannot afford it.
- She simply refused to answer.
- That explanation simply doesn't make sense.
IN CLEAR TERMSB1
In a clear way that is easy to understand.
- Please explain it simply.
- She described the process simply and clearly.
- Put simply, we need more time.
ABSOLUTELYB2
Used to make a strong description even stronger.
- The cake was simply delicious.
- Her performance was simply wonderful.
- Don't you think the view is simply breathtaking?
Questions about simply
What does simply mean?
Only, with nothing more involved or intended.
What is simply in other languages?
Türkçe: sadece · Español: simplemente · Français: simplement · Deutsch: nur · Italiano: semplicemente · 日本語: ただ
How do you pronounce simply?
It is pronounced /ˈsɪmpli/.
How do you use simply in a sentence?
I was simply asking. She came simply to help us.
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