English dictionary
simply
adverbPronunciation
ˈsɪmpli
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adverb
- and nothing more
adverb
- absolutely; altogether; really
adverb
- in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
adverb
- (used for emphasis) absolutely
Example sentences
I was merely asking
it is simply a matter of time
just a scratch
he was only a child
hopes that last but a moment
we are simply broke
she was dressed plainly
they lived very simply
I just can't take it anymore
he was just grand as Romeo
it's simply beautiful!