Meaning of simply | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
2. Plainly; without art or subtlety
3. Foolishly; stupidly.
4. Merely; solely.
   focus
5. absolutely, positively.
6. Frankly.

Equivalents

Examples

“Mrs. Thorold had told her sons that a young lady was visiting at the house, whose history she had given them in short hand, describing her as a dependent on the late Mrs. Willoughby, whom her son had very simply intended to marry at Alvestone […].”

“I was simply asking a question.”

“A “moving platform” scheme[…]is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails.[…]This set-up solves several problems […]. Stopping high-speed trains wastes energy and time, so why not simply slow them down enough for a moving platform to pull alongside?”

“Rather than scanning a boarding pass or handing over a passport, you simply stare into a camera and you’re verified.”

“That was a simply wonderful dessert.”

“This type of comportment simply won't be tolerated.”

“What about the way you love me? / And the way you squeeze me? / Simply beautiful”

“Simply, he just fired you.”

“It was, quite simply, the best there was in stock.”

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