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Simply — Sim ply, adv. 1. In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; along; merely; solely; barely. [1913 Webster] [They] make that now good or evil, . . . which otherwise of itself were not simply the one or the other.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
simply — [adv1] plainly, clearly artlessly, candidly, commonly, directly, easily, frankly, guilelessly, honestly, ingenuously, intelligibly, matter of factly, modestly, naturally, openly, ordinarily, quietly, sincerely, straightforwardly, unaffectedly,… … New thesaurus
simply — [sim′plē] adv. 1. in a simple manner; with simplicity 2. merely; only; just [simply trying to help] 3. absolutely; completely [I was simply furious] … English World dictionary
Simply 3D — Simply 3D, Micrografx … Universal-Lexikon
simply — late 13c., simpleliche; see SIMPLE (Cf. simple) + LY (Cf. ly) (2). Purely intensive sense is attested from 1580s … Etymology dictionary
simply — ► ADVERB 1) in a simple manner. 2) merely; just. 3) absolutely; completely … English terms dictionary
simply — sim|ply W1S1 [ˈsımpli] adv 1.) used to emphasize what you are saying ▪ This work is simply not good enough. ▪ He simply won t accept the committee s decision. ▪ That would be simply wonderful! ▪ It is quite simply the most ridiculous idea I ve… … Dictionary of contemporary English
simply — / sImpli/ adverb 1 only: Some students lose marks simply because they don t read the question properly. | Simply fill in the coupon and take it to your local store. | It isn t simply a question of money. 2 in a way that is easy to understand: Try … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
simply — sim|ply [ sımpli ] adverb *** 1. ) in a way that is not complicated or confusing: I ve stated my intention as simply as possible. a ) to put it simply or simply put used for saying that you are explaining something in a clear and simple way: To… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
simply — [[t]sɪ̱mpli[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADV: ADV before v, ADV with cl/group (emphasis) You use simply to emphasize that something consists of only one thing, happens for only one reason, or is done in only one way. The table is simply a chipboard circle on a… … English dictionary
