Associations to the word «Simply»

Wiktionary

SIMPLY, adverb. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
SIMPLY, adverb. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety; clearly; obviously; unquestionably.
SIMPLY, adverb. (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
SIMPLY, adverb. (focus) Merely; solely.
SIMPLY, adverb. (degree) absolutely, positively.
SIMPLY, adverb. (speech act) Frankly.
SIMPLY CONNECTED, adjective. (topology) (of a topological space) Having its fundamental group a singleton.

Dictionary definition

SIMPLY, adverb. And nothing more; "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment".
SIMPLY, adverb. Absolutely; "I just can't take it anymore"; "he was just grand as Romeo"; "it's simply beautiful!".
SIMPLY, adverb. Absolutely; altogether; really; "we are simply broke".
SIMPLY, adverb. In a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment; "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply".

Wise words

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Robert Burton