Synonyms of simply

simply

adverb

ˈsim-plē 

1

as in only

for nothing other than

the scholarships are awarded simply on the basis of merit

uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• just
• purely
• solely
• exclusively
• alone
• basically
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• generally
• largely
• substantially
• principally
• chiefly
• predominantly
• by and large

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• also
• likewise
• additionally
• besides

2

as in just

nothing more than

it's simply smart to shop around before buying an item

Synonyms & Similar Words

• just
• only
• merely
• purely
• but

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simply

When Memphis put Javon Small on him, Peterson simply backed him into the paint and scored over him. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Due to For All Mankind plot reasons, these unexpected lovebirds simply must get out of their disgraceful pickle. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026

But simply adding more air-conditioning is not necessarily the answer—at least not in its current form. — Sabrina Weiss, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

If the bitcoin collateral were to lose all its value, the borrower simply continues to make their mortgage payments as usual, the lender absorbs that risk, not the homeowner. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 July 2026