Synonyms of simply

simply

adverb

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• also
• likewise
• additionally
• besides

• 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
• merely
• only
• but
• purely