simple
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synonym study for simple
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simple , simplified, simplisticWords nearby simple
MORE ABOUT SIMPLE
What is a basic definition of simple?
Simple describes something as being easy to understand or do, as being plain or not elaborate, or as being ordinary or common. The word simple has many other senses as an adjective and a noun.
If something is simple, it involves little challenge or will be really easy. For example, counting to five is a simple task for most adults. Spoons and forks are simple eating tools, without any complex parts. In this sense, simple is a synonym of words such as easy and uncomplicated.
Real-life examples: Young students start with simple subjects, such as addition, before learning harder ones, such as multiplication. An untied shoelace is a simple problem to solve for most adults. Most young people find using a computer to be really simple.
Used in a sentence: I made dinner with a simple recipe designed for new cooks.
Another sense of simple describes something as being plain and lacking flourishes or embellishments. For example, a simple shirt may be plain grey or white and not have any designs or logos on it.
Used in a sentence: She wore a simple dress to the birthday party, with no bows or ruffles.
Simple can also describe something as being ordinary, mundane, or humble.
Real-life examples: Most pets lead simple lives of eating and sleeping. Some couples have simple weddings with no band, fireworks, or colorful decorations. A simple job is one you can do without thinking hard.
Used in a sentence: After winning the championship, I retired to live a simple life as a farmer.
Where does simple come from?
The first records of simple come from around 1175. It ultimately comes from the Latin simplex, meaning “plain.”
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What are some other forms related to simple?
- simply (adverb)
- simpleness (noun)
- oversimple (adjective)
- oversimpleness (noun)
- oversimply (adverb)
- subsimple (adjective)
- ultrasimple (adjective)
- unsimple (adjective)
- unsimpleness (noun)
- unsimply (adverb)
What are some synonyms for simple?
What are some words that share a root or word element with simple?
What are some words that often get used in discussing simple?
How is simple used in real life?
Simple is a very common word that most often describes something as easy.
Avoid overthinking, overanalyzing, and complicating things. Keep everything simple. Life is much more beautiful and enjoyable this way.
— KeepTheFaith EP Out Now (@OskidoIBelieve) December 23, 2020
Today I had my first conversation with my two year old. I asked him some yes or no questions and he answered me. It was really simple but felt huge.
— Weenietowne (@Weenietowne) December 26, 2020
Idk if I want a big Mexican wedding or just a simple wedding 🙃
— Jocelynne Lujan🥀 (@jocelynnelujan) December 29, 2020
Try using simple!
Which of the following is most likely to be described as being simple?
A. flying to the moon
B. brushing your teeth
C. climbing the world’s tallest mountain
D. learning 10 new languages
How to use simple in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for simple
Derived forms of simple
simpleness, nounWord Origin for simple
Other Idioms and Phrases with simple
see pure and simple.