simply
English
/ˈsɪmpli/
adv
Definitions
- (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
- (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety
- (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
- (focus) Merely; solely.
- (degree) absolutely, positively.
- Frankly.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English symply affix from English simple.
Origin
English
simple
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonsimple English
- nonsimply English
- oversimple English
- quasisimple English
- semisimple English
- simple English
- simple-hearted English
- simple-lifeish English
- simplehearted English
- simpleminded English
- simpleness English
- simpleton English
- simplism English
- simplist English
- simplistic English
- supersimple English
- ultrasimple English
- unsimple English
- symple Middle English
- symply Middle English