simply

simply

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of simply in English

English Online Dictionary. What means simply‎? What does simply mean?

English

Etymology

From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple +‎ -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪmpli/

Adverb

simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply)

  1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
    Antonym: complexly
  2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety
    Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably
  3. (manner) Foolishly; stupidly.
  4. (focus) Merely; solely.
    Synonyms: just; see also Thesaurus:merely
  5. (degree) absolutely, positively.
    Synonyms: very; see also Thesaurus:very
  6. Frankly.
    Synonyms: honestly; see also Thesaurus:actually

Derived terms

Related terms

  • single

Translations

Anagrams

  • limpsy

Middle English

Adverb

simply

  1. Alternative form of symply (adverb)

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