Simply

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsɪmpli/

Origin

simple + -ly

Full definition of simply

Adverb

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.
• 2013-06-01, Ideas coming down the track, A “moving platform” scheme...is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails....This set-up solves several problems …. Stopping high-speed trains wastes energy and time, so why not simply slow them down enough for a moving platform to pull alongside?
5. I was simply asking a question.
6. (degree) absolutely, positively.
   That was a simply wonderful dessert.
7. (speech act) Frankly.
   Simply, he just fired you.

Antonyms

• complexly

Related terms

• single