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View usage for: (sɪmpli) 1. adverb [ADVERB before verb]You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way. [emphasis] The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. Most of the damage that's occurred was simply because of fallen trees. Many people switch on the television simply to stave off boredom over the holidayweekend. A sitting room can be transformed into a guest bedroom simply by adding a sofabed. Synonyms: just, only, merely, purely More Synonyms of simply 2. adverb [ADVERB before verb, ADVERB adjective]You use simply to emphasize what you are saying. [emphasis] This sort of increase simply cannot be justified. So many of these questions simply don't have answers. In a poll of those leaving the theatre and nine out of ten thought it was simplymarvellous. 3. See also simple More Synonyms of simply simply in British English (ˈsɪmplɪ) adverb3. absolutely; altogether; really a simply wonderful holiday 4. (sentence modifier) frankly; candidly simply in American English (ˈsɪmpli) adverb1. in a simple manner; with simplicity 2. merely; only; just simply trying to help 3. absolutely; completely I was simply furious Examples of 'simply' in a sentencesimply British English: simply / ˈsɪmplɪ/ ADVERB Simply means in a simple and uncomplicated manner. State simply and clearly the reasons why you are applying for this job. - American English: simply
- Arabic: بِبَسَاطَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: simplesmente
- Chinese: 简单地
- Croatian: jednostavno
- Czech: prostě
- Danish: simpelthen
- Dutch: kortweg
- European Spanish: simplemente
- Finnish: yksinkertaisesti
- French: simplement
- German: einfach
- Greek: απλά
- Italian: semplicemente
- Japanese: 簡単に
- Korean: 간단히
- Norwegian: ukomplisert
- Polish: po prostu
- European Portuguese: simplesmente
- Romanian: cu simplitate
- Russian: просто
- Latin American Spanish: simplemente
- Swedish: helt enkelt
- Thai: อย่างง่ายๆ
- Turkish: basitçe
- Ukrainian: просто
- Vietnamese: giản dị
Chinese translation of 'simply' adv - (= merely)
仅(僅)仅(僅) (jǐnjǐn) - [live, say, dress]
简(簡)单(單)地 (jiǎndān de) - (= absolutely)
完全 (wánquán)
Definition merely The table is simply a chipboard circle on a base. Definition absolutely He's simply wonderful in every respect. Definition in a simple manner The book is clearly and simply written. Synonyms straightforwardly intelligibly unaffectedly Definition in a simple manner He dressed simply and led a quiet family life. Synonyms plainly severely starkly modestly with restraint unpretentiously without decoration unelaborately without any elaboration Definition absolutely It was simply the greatest night any of us ever had. Synonyms without doubt unquestionably undeniably unmistakably come hell or high water (informal) beyond a shadow of (a) doubt Additional synonymsDefinition completely or perfectly She is absolutely right. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, quite, fully, entirely, purely, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, utterly, consummately, every inch, to the hilt, a hundred per cent, one hundred per cent, unmitigatedly, lock, stock and barrel Definition completely She wasn't altogether sorry to be leaving. Synonyms absolutely, quite, completely, totally, perfectly, fully, thoroughly, wholly, utterly, downright, one hundred per cent (informal), undisputedly, lock, stock and barrel, al2gethr Definition beyond (any) doubt Witnesses prove beyond question that contact was made. Synonyms irrefutably, undeniably, beyond doubt, indisputably, clearly, undoubtedly, without doubt, unquestionably, incontrovertibly, incontestably Additional synonymsDefinition without doubt I'll certainly do all I can to help. Synonyms definitely, surely, truly, absolutely, undoubtedly, positively, decidedly, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, without question, unequivocally, indisputably, assuredly, indubitably, doubtlessly, come hell or high water, irrefutably Dozens of flats have been completely destroyed.I have fallen completely in love with him. Synonyms totally, entirely, wholly, utterly, quite, perfectly, fully, solidly, absolutely, altogether, thoroughly, in full, every inch, en masse, heart and soul, a hundred per cent, one hundred per cent, from beginning to end, down to the ground, root and branch, in toto, from A to Z, hook, line and sinker, lock, stock and barrel Something should definitely be done about him. Synonyms certainly, clearly, obviously, surely, easily, plainly, absolutely, positively, decidedly, needless to say, without doubt, unquestionably, undeniably, categorically, without question, unequivocally, unmistakably, far and away, without fail, beyond any doubt, indubitably, come hell or high water (informal) Definition in a direct manner She explained simply and directly what she hoped to achieve. Synonyms honestly, openly, frankly, plainly, face-to-face, overtly, point-blank, unequivocally, truthfully, candidly, unreservedly, straightforwardly, straight from the shoulder (informal), without prevarication He was far from being merely a furniture expert. Synonyms only, but, just, simply, entirely, purely, solelyDefinition in a natural or normal way A study of yoga leads naturally to meditation. Synonyms typically, simply, normally, spontaneously, customarilyDefinition merely At the moment it's only a theory. Synonyms just, simply, purely, merely, no more than, nothing but, but, at most, at a push It is a racing machine, designed purely for speed. Synonyms absolutely, just, only, completely, simply, totally, entirely, exclusively, plainly, merely, solely, whollyI really do feel that some people are being unfair. Synonyms certainly, absolutely, undoubtedly, genuinely, positively, categorically, without a doubt, assuredly, verily, surelyDefinition without others Too often we make decisions based solely on what we see in magazines. Synonyms only, completely, entirely, exclusively, alone, singly, merely, single-handedly Additional synonymsDefinition without doubt She knew that with enough dedication and work she would surely pass the course. Synonyms undoubtedly, certainly, definitely, inevitably, doubtless, for certain, without doubt, unquestionably, inexorably, come what may, without fail, indubitably, doubtlessly, beyond the shadow of a doubt The new laws coming in are utterly ridiculous. Synonyms totally, completely, absolutely, just, really, quite, perfectly, fully, entirely, extremely, altogether, thoroughly, wholly, downright, categorically, to the core, one hundred per cent, in all respects, to the nth degree, unqualifiedly Definition completely or totally The accusation is wholly without foundation. Synonyms completely, totally, perfectly, fully, entirely, comprehensively, altogether, thoroughly, utterly, heart and soul, one hundred per cent (informal), in every respect |