Definitions for Simply
ˈsɪm pliSim·ply

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. merely, simply, just, only, but(adverb)

   and nothing more

   "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"

2. just, simply(adverb)

   absolutely

   "I just can't take it anymore"; "he was just grand as Romeo"; "it's simply beautiful!"

3. simply(adverb)

   absolutely; altogether; really

   "we are simply broke"

4. plainly, simply(adverb)

   in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment

   "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. simply(Adverb)

   In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone

2. simply(Adverb)

   Plainly; without art or subtlety; clearly; obviously; unquestionably.

3. simply(Adverb)

   merely; solely.

   I was simply asking a question.

4. simply(Adverb)

   absolutely, positively.

   That was a simply wonderful dessert.

5. simply(Adverb)

   Frankly.

   Simply, he just fired you.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Simply(adverb)

   in a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely

2. Simply(adverb)

   plainly; without art or subtlety

3. Simply(adverb)

   weakly; foolishly

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Simply' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #533

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Simply' in Written Corpus Frequency: #823

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Simply' in Adverbs Frequency: #74

How to pronounce Simply?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Simply in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Simply in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Simply in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Simply in a Sentence

1. Tim Cook:

   We simply call it, TV.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   That is simply not allowed.

3. Luther Markwart:

   This is simply a beet issue.

4. Sebastian Kurz:

   This is simply unacceptable.

5. Police Chief Samuel Butler:

   We simply cannot get to you.

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