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simply

/ˈsɪmpli/adverb2 syllables

Simply means: and nothing more.

Synonyms for simply20

adverb, as in and nothing more

merely, just, only, but

adverb, as in (used for emphasis) absolutely

just

adverb, as in in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

plainly

also used for simply

clearly, obviously, unquestionably, barely, literally, no more than, nothing but, very, above a bit, absolutely, sorely, horribly, horrendously, bone, abundantly

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What does simply mean?4

adverb

1

and nothing more“I was merely asking”

2

(used for emphasis) absolutely“I just can't take it anymore”

3

in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment“she was dressed plainly”

4

absolutely; altogether; really“we are simply broke”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Simply in a sentence

  • I just want to live simply and happily, without troubles.Quazel
  • He was dismissed, simply because he failed to work as hard as possible.unknown
  • Too often, wisdom is simply prudence that has ground to a halt.Chrikaru
  • He's no original thinker, but simply imitates what others have already said and done.niceguydave
  • To put it simply, you are in the wrong.Lumi
  • Emet is very interested in soccer, but simply does not know how to play.FeuDRenais2
  • Although she is rich, she dresses quite simply.kebukebu
  • She simply cannot keep her mouth shut, not even for a second.human600

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