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Simply ˈsɪmpli Water Adverb Order Click Suggest Ignore

Word3 simply
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈsɪmpli/ /ˈsɪmpli/
Example
  • to order, simply click here.
  • this is not to suggest we simply ignore the problem.
  • she says that the company was simply trying to protect its business.
  • simply add hot water and stir.
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simply

(adverb)/ˈsɪmpli/ /ˈsɪmpli/
  1. used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
    • SYNONYM just
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/just_2
    • To order, simply click here.
    • This is not to suggest we simply ignore the problem.
    • She says that the company was simply trying to protect its business.
    • Simply add hot water and stir.
    • The runway is simply a strip of grass.
    • Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
    • You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach.
    • We are simply saying research is good.
    • Most internet users simply want information.
  2. in a way that is easy to understand
    • The book explains grammar simply and clearly.
    • Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000.
    • Simply put, electronic music is anything made using technology.
    • Put simply, cells contain an inbuilt mechanism which determines their lifespan.
    • Simply stated, the time for major reform is now.
    • It is in many ways a simple story, simply told.
  3. in a way that is natural and plain
    • The rooms are simply furnished.
    • They live simply (= they do not spend much money).
  4. used to emphasize a statement
    • SYNONYM absolutely
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/absolutely
    • You simply must see the play.
    • You simply have to come with us.
    • He simply refused to believe it.
    • The view is simply wonderful!
    • That is simply not true!
    • This information is simply wrong.
    • Her behaviour is simply unacceptable.
    • I haven't seen her for simply ages.
  5. used to introduce a summary or an explanation of something that you have just said or done
    • I don't want to be rude, it's simply that we have to be careful who we give this information to.
    • He was loud, vulgar and arrogant—quite simply the rudest man I've ever met!
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