- In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself;
without addition; along; merely; solely; barely. - Plainly; without art or subtlety. - Weakly; foolishly.
Meaning of 'simply' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . simply
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Meaning (1): - (used for emphasis) absolutely
Example in sentence:
he was just grand as Romeo;
I just can't take it anymore;
it's simply beautiful!
Meaning (2): - and nothing more
Example in sentence:
he was only a child;
hopes that last but a moment;
I was merely asking;
it is simply a matter of time;
just a scratch
Meaning (3): - in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment