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simply

[ sim-plee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

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.

simply

/ ˈsɪmplɪ /

Origin of simply¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, simply is from the Middle English word simpleliche. See simple, -ly

Carla points out how meaningful it can be to have people in your life who simply understand what you're going through.

This simply is not an option for ACC to source indeterminately.

Conway goes on to list a series of other coincidences that he suggests are not simply explained.

Having 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.

Of 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.

And though I never suspected it at the time, I have no doubt that he pocketed the money and simply destroyed the letters.

Sherwood often wavers between him and Kullak, and Deppe would like to teach Sherwood if he could, simply out of interest for him.

The morning we started was one of those perfect autumnal days when it is a delight simply to live.

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