simply — in a simple manner; just; only; merely
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a simple manner; just; only; merely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪmpli/
Korean meaning: 간단히, 단순히; 그저, 단지
Korean pronunciation: 심-플리 (강세: 심)
Example Sentences
- My cat simply refuses to take a bath - he acts like water is lava!
- She simply walked into the room and everyone stopped talking.
- I simply love pizza - if loving pizza is wrong, I don't want to be right!
simply
ADVERB//ˈsɪmpli//
in a simple manner; just; only; merely

a grandmother demonstrates cracking an egg by gently tapping it on the bowl's edge once. She uses just one smooth motion to open the shell and let the egg drop cleanly into the mixing bowl. A young child watches attentively as the grandmother shows this basic technique without any fancy tools or complicated steps. The grandmother smiles warmly while the child nods in understanding at how easy the process actually is. Other family members in the background continue their own straightforward meal preparations nearby. how something can be done simply, in just a basic and uncomplicated manner

From dimply cheeks to arms hanging limply, it's simply natural
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'simplex(단순한)'에서 유래된 'simple'에 부사 접미사 '-ly'가 붙어 형성되었습니다. 마치 복잡한 것들이 하나씩 정리되어 단순해지는 과정을 보여주는 것 같아요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat simply refuses to take a bath - he acts like water is lava!”
“She simply walked into the room and everyone stopped talking.”
“I simply love pizza - if loving pizza is wrong, I don't want to be right!”
“The instructions were simply too complicated to follow.”
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