sim|ply

sim|ply
sim|ply «SIHM plee», adverb.
1. in a simple manner: »

The problem can be solved very simply by arithmetic.

2. without much ornament; without pretense or affectation; plainly: »

The nurse was simply dressed.

3. in simple language; clearly.
4. merely; only: »

The baby did not simply cry, he yelled.

5. foolishly: »

He acted as simply as an idiot.

6. absolutely: »

simply perfect, simply hopeless.


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