simply
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SIMPLY
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a
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nothing more than
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only, merely, or just
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Simply add water to the mix and stir.
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Simply click on the computer icon and follow the directions.
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If he continues to bother you, simply ignore him.
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You can order new checks simply by calling or going online.
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It is simply a matter of time before something goes wrong.
b
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without any question
— used to stress the simple truth of a description or statement
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That is simply [=just] not true.
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The opera was simply marvelous.
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She simply can't sing.
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I simply could not decide which one I wanted.
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She simply does not understand the work that is involved.
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There is simply not enough time to visit everyone.
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We want to buy the car, but we simply can't afford it.
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He is, quite simply, one of the best players ever to play the game.
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Quite simply, the countryside is beautiful.
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a
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in a way that is clear and understandable
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The instructions are simply written.
b
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in a way that is plain or not fancy or complicated
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She dresses simply.
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simply drawn figures
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He lived simply on the farm.
c
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in a way that is direct and uses few words
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The diner is called simply “Joe's.”
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“Sorry, I can't help you,” he said simply.
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The problem, put simply, is money.
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Simply put, the movie was horrible.
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Simply speaking, he's not capable of doing the job.
