simply

adverb
UK: /ˈsɪmpli/
US: /ˈsɪmpli/

  1. In a simple or easy way.

    1. Just simply add water to the mix. [ ] [ ]
    2. She simply smiled and nodded, avoiding a direct response to the complex query. [ ] [ ]

  2. Only; just.

    1. I simply want to go home now. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is simply impossible to reason with when he's in such a stubborn mood like this. [ ] [ ]

  3. Absolutely; completely.

    1. The food was simply delicious last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The performance was simply breathtaking, showcasing their incredible artistic talent. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

easily just only merely purely absolutely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "simply" in English means: In a simple or easy way., Only; just., Absolutely; completely..

The phonetic transcription of "simply" is /ˈsɪmpli/ in British English and /ˈsɪmpli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "simply": easily, just, only, merely, purely, absolutely.

Example usage of "simply": "Just simply add water to the mix.". More examples on the page.