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adverb sim·ply \ˈsim-plē, for 1 also -pə-lē\

: nothing more than : only, merely, or just

: without any question

: in way that is clear and understandable

Full Definition of SIMPLY

a : without ambiguity : clearly

b : without embellishment : plainly

c : directly, candidly

a : solely, merely <eats simply to keep alive> <simply cleaned it up and went to bed — Garrison Keillor>

b : really, literally <the concert was simply marvelous> —often used as an intensive <simply crawling with geniuses — F. Scott Fitzgerald>

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First Known Use of SIMPLY

14th century

Related to SIMPLY

Synonyms: alone, exclusively, just, only, purely, solely

Rhymes with SIMPLY

limply

SIMPLY Defined for Kids

simply

adverb sim·ply \ˈsim-plē\

Definition of SIMPLY for Kids

: in a clear way <The instructions are simply written.>

: in a plain way <They dressed simply.>

: in a sincere and direct way <He told the story as simply as a child would.>

: ²only 1, merely <May I ask a question simply out of curiosity?>

: in actual fact : really, truly <The trip was simply wonderful.>

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