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UK [ˈsɪmplɪ] / US adverb
1) used for emphasizing that what you are saying is nothing more than what you say it is

The reason we didn't come was simply because of the rain.

quite simply:

This is, quite simply, the best small car on the road today.

2) in a way that is not complicated or confusing

I've stated my intention as simply as possible.

3) completely, or as much as possible

I'd had a hard day and was simply exhausted.

Joe was simply astounded to hear their news.

4) in a very ordinary or plain way

We live very simply and don't spend a lot of money.


English dictionary. 2014.

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