simply

sim·ply

adverb \ˈsim-plē, for 1 also -pə-lē\

Definition of SIMPLY

1

a : without ambiguity : clearly

b : without embellishment : plainly

c : directly, candidly

2

a : solely, merely <eats simply to keep alive> <simply cleaned it up and went to bed — Garrison Keillor>

b : really, literally <the concert was simply marvelous> —often used as an intensive <simply crawling with geniuses — F. Scott Fitzgerald>

Examples of SIMPLY

1. Simply add water to the mix and stir.
2. Simply click on the computer icon and follow the directions.
3. If he continues to bother you, simply ignore him.
4. You can order new checks simply by calling or going online.
5. It is simply a matter of time before something goes wrong.
6. The instructions are simply written.
7. He lived simply on the farm.
8. The diner is called simply “Joe's.”
9. “Sorry, I can't help you,” he said simply.
10. The problem, put simply, is money.

First Known Use of SIMPLY

14th century

Related to SIMPLY

Synonyms

alone, exclusively, just, only, purely, solely

Related Words

basically, by and large, chiefly, generally, largely, mainly, mostly, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially

Near Antonyms

additionally, also, besides, likewise

Rhymes with SIMPLY

limply