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simply
[ sim-plee ]
/ ˈsɪm pli /
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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.
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simplify, simplism, simplistic, Simplon, Simplon Pass, simply, simply-connected, Simpson, Simpson Desert, Simpson's rule, simpulum
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British Dictionary definitions for simply
simply
/ (ˈsɪmplɪ) /
adverb
in a simple manner
merely; only
absolutely; altogether; reallya simply wonderful holiday
(sentence modifier) frankly; candidly
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