Simply: meaning, definitions and examples

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simply

[ ˈsɪmpli ]

^{Context #1}

in a straightforward manner

In a simple, easy, or plain manner.

Synonyms

clearly, easily, plainly

Examples of usage

Just tell me simply what you want me to do.
She explained the process simply and clearly.

^{Context #2}

merely

Used to emphasize the smallness, or insignificance of something.

Synonyms

just, merely, only

Examples of usage

It's simply a matter of time.
She's simply the best.

^{Context #3}

absolutely

Used for emphasis or to express a strong feeling.

Synonyms

absolutely, certainly, definitely

Examples of usage

I simply cannot believe it.
He simply refused to listen.

Translations

Translations of the word "simply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 simplesmente

🇮🇳 सिर्फ

🇩🇪 einfach

🇮🇩 hanya

🇺🇦 просто

🇵🇱 po prostu

🇯🇵 単に

🇫🇷 simplement

🇪🇸 simplemente

🇹🇷 sadece

🇰🇷 단순히

🇸🇦 ببساطة

🇨🇿 jednoduše

🇸🇰 jednoducho

🇨🇳 简单地

🇸🇮 preprosto

🇮🇸 einfaldlega

🇰🇿 қарапайым

🇬🇪 უბრალოდ

🇦🇿 sadəcə

🇲🇽 simplemente

Word origin

The word 'simply' originated from the Middle English word 'simpli', which came from the Old French word 'simple', ultimately from the Latin word 'simplus' meaning 'simple'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century.