Simply
'sɪmplɪ
Definitions
3 meaningsIn a plain, easy, or uncomplicated way.
'sɪmplɪ
In a simple or straightforward manner.
The instructions were simply explained.
💡 Simply: It's like saying something is super easy to do or understand. Imagine you're baking a cake, and the recipe says, 'Simply mix all the ingredients.' That means it's not complicated!
👶 For kids: It means doing something easy or plain.
More Examples
I simply couldn't believe it.
He simply ignored the problem.
How It's Used
"He simply walked away."
"Simply add water and stir."
Used to emphasize something or to express that something is very true or real.
'sɪmplɪ
Absolutely; completely; entirely.
I am simply thrilled to be here.
💡 Simply: It means 'really' or 'totally!' Like, if you say, 'That movie was simply the best!', you're saying it was AMAZING.
👶 For kids: It means 'really' or 'very'.
More Examples
She was simply devastated by the news.
The view was simply breathtaking.
How It's Used
"I simply adore her."
"It's simply amazing!"
Used to indicate that you mean only what you are saying and nothing more.
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Without anything else added.
I simply wanted to say hello.
💡 Simply: When you want to make it clear there's no hidden meaning or other things involved. Like, 'I simply want a piece of cake,' which means you only want cake and nothing else!
👶 For kids: It means only.
More Examples
We are simply trying to understand.
I simply need a break.
How It's Used
"I simply want to help."
"I am simply asking for your opinion."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
simply put
In short; to put it in a concise way.
"Simply put, we're out of time."
simply because
For no other reason.
"I did it simply because I wanted to."
From Middle English 'simply', from Old French 'semplement' (in the same manner), from Latin 'simplex' (single, plain).
The word 'simply' has been used since the Middle Ages and has evolved from meaning 'single' or 'uncomplicated' to its current emphasis on ease and emphasis.
Memory tip
Think of 'plainly', as in, 'plainly and simply'.
Word Origin
"single, plain"