simply

🇺🇸 /ˈsɪmpli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈsɪmpli/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adverb
B1

shows how easy something is

You can simply press the button to start.

B1

in an easy to understand way

The teacher explains things simply so everyone can learn.

B1

in a plain and natural way

They dress simply and live without many things.

R

used to make a statement stronger

That is simply not possible!

R

used to give a short summary

He was rude and mean—simply a bad person.

translation

adv. shows how easy something is; in an easy to understand way; in a plain and natural way; used to make a statement stronger; used to give a short summary