simply

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪmpli/

Adverb

simply

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

   Antonyms: complexly

2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety

   Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably

3. (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
4. (focus) Merely; solely.

   Synonyms: just, Thesaurus:merely

   I was simply asking a question.

5. (degree) absolutely, positively.

   That was a simply wonderful dessert.

   Synonyms: very, Thesaurus:very

6. (speech act) Frankly.

   Simply, he just fired you.

   Synonyms: honestly, Thesaurus:actually

Related terms

• single

Translations

• French: simplement
• German: einfach
• Italian: semplicemente, in parole povere
• Portuguese: simplesmente
• Russian: про́сто
• Spanish: simplemente, sencillamente

Translations

• Spanish: simplemente

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