Definition & Meaning of "simply"in English

simply

used to show that something is the case and nothing more

but

just

merely

only

purely

Examples

The instructions are simply to follow the steps in order.

in a straightforward manner

plainly

plain

Examples

She explained the instructions simply, so everyone could understand.

used to emphasize something as being straightforward or absolute

appreciably

astronomically

boiling

considerably

criminally

Examples

It was simply the best meal I've ever had.

absolutely; altogether; really

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