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simply
[ sim-plee ]
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
/ ˈɪɪ /
adverb
- in a simple manner
- merely; only
- absolutely; altogether; really
a simply wonderful holiday
- sentence modifier frankly; candidly
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Asked about the value of what was taken, Ms Ahmed replied simply: "There is no value for the museum artefacts, it's more expensive than you could imagine."
But he added that it is "very, very unlikely that a Nigerian could simply adopt a child to improve their immigration situation and get away with it because that would be pretty transparent".
They declined to be quoted directly but explained that they were simply waiting for word from their bosses on what to do next.
In these moments, he mostly dispenses with the pretense of love and simply just wants to be seen as who he is, with all his torturous flaws, by another human being.
"When we heard of his passing, it came with a certain comfort to the soul, because we knew our loved one was finally at peace, and once again, he was simply our Uncle Jorge."
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