simply

adverb

sim·ply | \ ˈsim-plē

, for sense 1 also -pə-lē\

Definition of simply

1a : without ambiguity : clearly

b : without embellishment : plainly

c : directly, candidly

2a : 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

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Examples of simply in a Sentence

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

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Every one of us is a potential victim, simply by being present — in a public space, a classroom, a nightclub or even at work. — Peter Georgescu For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "While the government does nothing about gun violence, CEOs are filling the void," 10 Sep. 2019 Friendships can blossom under these stars, as minor differences are easily ignored and troubles can simply melt away. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, "Horoscope for Sept. 10, 2019: Leo, money can motivate; Sagittarius, business deal could be too good to be true," 10 Sep. 2019 In addition, the opportunity to meet with students from around the country who shared my interests in advocacy and journalism was simply amazing. — National Geographic, "Meet Our 2018 Grant Winners!," 10 Sep. 2019 Another possibility is that one of those doors simply wasn't properly secured, Goelz said. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, "'It's perplexing.' How did the Golden Ray ship capsize? Here's a look at possible answers," 10 Sep. 2019 His view is that the president can meet his campaign promise of withdrawal without a deal, and can simply decide on a reduction. — Karen Deyoung, Anchorage Daily News, "Collapse of Afghanistan peace talks spotlights internal Trump administration divisions," 9 Sep. 2019 Hospital officials later discovered the package simply was someone trying to return sample hearing aids to the hospital, Hartford HealthCare spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said. — Zach Murdock, courant.com, "‘Suspicious package’ at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital was returned sample hearing aids, officials say," 9 Sep. 2019 First, the positioning of the frogs simply corresponds with the roads converging at the intersection where the fountain is located. — John Archibald | [email protected], al, "Are you a true Birmingham local? Answer these 15 questions," 9 Sep. 2019 That left four Arizona receivers running vertical routes against five Lions defensive backs, and Fitzgerald simply beat Walker in man coverage. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions film review: Self-inflicted wounds, not play calling, led to collapse," 9 Sep. 2019

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simply

adverb

sim·ply | \ ˈsim-plē

Kids Definition of simply

1 : in a clear way The instructions are simply written.

2 : in a plain way They dressed simply.

3 : in a sincere and direct way He told the story as simply as a child would.

4 : only entry 2 sense 1, merely May I ask a question simply out of curiosity?

5 : in actual fact : really, truly The trip was simply wonderful.

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