Simply: meaning, definitions and examples
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simply
[ หsษชmpli ]
in a straightforward manner
In a simple, easy, or plain manner.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Just tell me simply what you want me to do.
- She explained the process simply and clearly.
merely
Used to emphasize the smallness, or insignificance of something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It's simply a matter of time.
- She's simply the best.
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:
๐ต๐น simplesmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเฅเคซ
๐ฉ๐ช einfach
๐ฎ๐ฉ hanya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ po prostu
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใซ
๐ซ๐ท simplement
๐ช๐ธ simplemente
๐น๐ท sadece
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุจุณุงุทุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ jednoduลกe
๐ธ๐ฐ jednoducho
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎๅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ preprosto
๐ฎ๐ธ einfaldlega
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฐะฟะฐะนัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sadษcษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ simplemente
Etymology
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.
See also: simpleton, simplicity, simplified, simplify, simplistic.