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Simply

/ˈsɪmpli/ · adverb

Meaning

(manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
  2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety
  3. (manner) Foolishly; stupidly.
  4. (focus) Merely; solely.
  5. (degree) absolutely, positively.
  6. Frankly.

Example Sentences

Mrs. Thorold had told her sons that a young lady was visiting at the house, whose history she had given them in short hand, describing her as a dependent on the late Mrs. Willoughby, whom her son had very simply intended to marry at Alvestone […].
I was simply asking a question.
A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails.[…]This set-up solves several problems […]. Stopping high-speed trains wastes energy and time, so why not simply slow them down enough for a moving platform to pull alongside?
Rather than scanning a boarding pass or handing over a passport, you simply stare into a camera and you’re verified.
That was a simply wonderful dessert.
This type of comportment simply won't be tolerated.
What about the way you love me? / And the way you squeeze me? / Simply beautiful
Simply, he just fired you.

Synonyms for simply

clearlyobviouslyunquestionablyjustbarelybutliterallymerelyno more thannothing butonlysimplyveryabove a bitabsolutelysorelyabundantlyall toobut goodcompletelydamneminentlyever soexceedinglyexcessivelyextremelyflippingfreakingfuckinggreatly

Antonyms for simply

complexly

Related Words

merelybutonlyplainlyjustsimpleuncomplicatedexclusivelysolesinglysimplisticsimplexsinglesolelybarealoneeasilycasuallydefinitelynot

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does simply mean?

Simply means (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone..

What is a synonym for simply?

Common synonyms include clearly, obviously, unquestionably, just.

What is the opposite of simply?

Possible antonyms include complexly.

How do you use simply in a sentence?

Mrs. Thorold had told her sons that a young lady was visiting at the house, whose history she had given them in short hand, describing her as a dependent on the late Mrs. Willoughby, whom her son had very simply intended to marry at Alvestone […].

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