simply

/ˈsɪmpli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách đơn giản hoặc trạng thái; xem xét riêng biệt; không bổ sung thêm; một mình

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Adverb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Plainly; without art or subtlety

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cách rõ ràng; không có nghệ thuật hoặc sự tinh vi

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Adverb

Examples

‘No,’ said Stephen simply.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “simply” mean?

In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

Is “simply” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.