simply

Definitions

1. adverb

   In a plain way, by itself.

   Examples

   • Simply put, the plan won't work.
   • Considered simply, the offer seems fair.
   ≠complexly
2. adverb

   Plainly and without decoration.

   Examples

   • She dressed simply in a plain gray dress.
   • He spoke simply, without any show.
   ≈clearly≈obviously≈unquestionably
3. adverb

   In a foolish way, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • He simply believed every word the con man told him.
   • Her son had simply planned to marry her without thinking.
4. adverb

   Only or merely.

   Examples

   • I was simply asking a question.
   • You simply look into the camera and you are checked.
   ≈just≈barely≈but≈just≈literally +5 more
5. adverb

   Absolutely or completely.

   Examples

   • That was a simply wonderful dessert.
   • This behavior simply won't be tolerated.
   ≈very≈above a bit≈absolutely≈sorely≈bone +40 more
6. adverb

   To be honest.

   Examples

   • Simply, he just fired you.
   • It was, quite simply, the best in stock.
   ≈honestly≈above a bit≈actually≈all things considered≈as a matter of fact +40 more