English · Adjectives
simply
/ˈsɪmpli/
[/ˈsɪmpli/]
in an easy or plain way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Simply means in a plain, easy way, or just only.
Example
He explained the rule simply so everyone understood.
He explained the rule simply so everyone understood.
Etymology
From 'simple', from Latin 'simplus', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to mean plainly or merely, often to make a point clear.