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simply
/ˈsɪmpli/

simply

🇺🇸 American English
/ˈsɪmpli/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈsɪmpli/
🇷🇺 Russian
[ˈprostə]
Meaning of simply

in simple way

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Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈsɪmpli/
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How important is this wordoften
simply

When to use simply

simply styled

просто оформленный

simply dressed

просто одетый

simply made

просто сделанный

simply cut

просто скроенный

simply designed

просто оформленный

simply usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она одевается просто, но элегантно.

She dresses simply but elegantly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они просто использовали льняные салфетки для элегантной сервировки.

They simply used linen napkins for an elegant table setting.

Similar words

simply

used to state that something is easy, plain, or only that — basic or without complication

just

often means 'only' or 'exactly/just now'; can be used like 'simply' for emphasis

merely

formal-ish: emphasizes that something is small or only that and nothing more

straightforwardly

emphasizes directness and lack of complication in manner or explanation

only

marks limitation or exclusivity; can sometimes translate as 'just'/'simply'

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simplyпросто
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

simply synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between simply / just / merely / straightforwardly / only / easily

🇬🇧English
simply

used to state that something is easy, plain, or only that — basic or without complication

A2Very Often

I simply don't understand.

Я просто не понимаю.

🇬🇧English

often means 'only' or 'exactly/just now'; can be used like 'simply' for emphasis

A2Very Often

I'm just tired.

Я просто устал.

🇬🇧English

formal-ish: emphasizes that something is small or only that and nothing more

A2Often

It's merely a suggestion.

Это всего лишь предложение.

S
🇬🇧English
straightforwardly

emphasizes directness and lack of complication in manner or explanation

A2Rarely

She explained it straightforwardly.

Она объяснила это просто и понятно.

🇬🇧English

marks limitation or exclusivity; can sometimes translate as 'just'/'simply'

A2Very Often

I only wanted to help.

Я только хотел помочь.

🇬🇧English

focuses on lack of difficulty rather than simplicity of explanation

A2Very Often

She solved it easily.

Она решила это легко.

🇬🇧English

stresses clarity or obviousness; can mean 'in plain terms'

A2Rarely

He spoke plainly about the problem.

Он говорил ясно о проблеме.

🇬🇧English

used to introduce a simplified summary or main point

A2Often

Basically, it's the same idea.

По сути, это та же идея.

P
🇬🇧English
purely

emphasizes exclusivity or sole reason/quality; more like 'solely' than 'simply'

A2Often

It's purely theoretical.

Это чисто теоретически.

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How to pronounce simply and what this word means

simply translation: просто. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce simply

/ˈsɪmpli/

simply translation

просто

simply examples

She dresses simply but elegantly.

simply transcription

/ˈsɪmpli/, /ˈsɪmpli/

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simply meaning: what does it mean?

in simple way

simply pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

simply is pronounced as /ˈsɪmpli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

simply definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She dresses simply but elegantly. Translation: Она одевается просто, но элегантно.

Is simply part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, simply (просто) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is simply part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, simply (просто) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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