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simply
adverb sim·ply \ˈsim-plē, for 1 also -pə-lē\
: nothing more than : only, merely, or just
: without any question
: in way that is clear and understandable
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First Known Use of SIMPLY
14th century
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simply
adverb sim·ply \ˈsim-plē\
Definition of SIMPLY for Kids
1
: in a clear way <The instructions are simply written.>
2
: in a plain way <They dressed simply.>
3
: in a sincere and direct way <He told the story as simply as a child would.>
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