Simply: meaning, definitions and examples

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simply

 

[ หˆsษชmpli ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น simplesmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเฅเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช einfach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hanya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ po prostu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท simplement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ simplemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sadece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์ˆœํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุจุณุงุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jednoduลกe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jednoducho

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎ€ๅ•ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preprosto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einfaldlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sadษ™cษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #724 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.