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Meaning of 'simply'
Meaning of 'simply' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Simply 
[ adv.]
- In a simple manner or state; considered in or by itself;
without addition; along; merely; solely; barely. [ adv.]- Plainly; without art or subtlety.
- Weakly; foolishly.
Meaning of 'simply' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. simply [ r]
[ r]Meaning (1):
- (used for emphasis) absolutely
- (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
- 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
- in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
Example in sentence:
- she was dressed plainly;
- they lived very simply
Meaning (4):
- absolutely; altogether; really
- absolutely; altogether; really
Example in sentence:
- we are simply broke
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