simply

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

simple +‎ -ly

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪmpli/
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[edit] Adverb

simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply)

1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone
2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety; clearly; obviously; unquestionably.
3. (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
4. (focus) merely; solely.

   I was simply asking a question.

5. (degree) absolutely, positively.

   That was a simply wonderful dessert.

6. (speech act) Frankly.

   Simply, he just fired you.

[edit] Antonyms

• complexly

[edit] Related terms

• single

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