simply
in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
plainly; unaffectedly.
sincerely; artlessly: to speak simply as a child.
merely; only: It is simply a cold.
unwisely; foolishly: If you behave simply toward him, you're bound to be betrayed.
wholly; absolutely: simply irresistible.
Origin of simply
1Words Nearby simply
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How to use simply in a sentence
Carla points out how meaningful it can be to have people in your life who simply understand what you're going through.
Everyone at This Dinner Party Has Lost Someone | Samantha Levine | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThis simply is not an option for ACC to source indeterminately.
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Harry’s Daddy, and Diana’s ‘Murder’: Royal Rumors In a New Play | Tom Sykes | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHaving regional appeal is one thing; simply being a regional candidate is another.
But this year, instead of simply voting against Boehner on Tuesday, at least two members of the group are vying to replace him.
He is simply hearing every tone, knowing exactly what effect he wishes to produce and how to do it.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayOf Liszt the first part of this is not true, for if he strikes a wrong note it is simply because he chooses to be careless.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayAnd though I never suspected it at the time, I have no doubt that he pocketed the money and simply destroyed the letters.
The Boarded-Up House | Augusta Huiell SeamanSherwood often wavers between him and Kullak, and Deppe would like to teach Sherwood if he could, simply out of interest for him.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayThe morning we started was one of those perfect autumnal days when it is a delight simply to live.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy Fay
British Dictionary definitions for simply
/ (ˈsɪmplɪ) /
in a simple manner
merely; only
absolutely; altogether; really: a simply wonderful holiday
(sentence modifier) frankly; candidly
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