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sim·ply
simply
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- pronunciation:
- sIm
pli
- features:
- Word Combinations (adverb)
part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
in a simple, straightforward manner; clearly.
When the lawyer explained the matter to me simply, I could finally understand.- similar words:
- plain
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definition 2: |
plainly or without affectation or attempt at deception.
Although she has money, she tends to dress simply. |
definition 3: |
only; merely; nothing more than.
Nothing is wrong; I'm simply a bit tired.I'm not making excuses; I'm simply trying to explain what happened.Simply fill out the top part of this form, and I can do all the rest.- synonyms:
- merely, only
- similar words:
- just
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definition 4: |
absolutely.
That meal was simply delicious!That idea is simply absurd!- synonyms:
- just
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related words: |
only, purely |
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