simply

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple +‎ -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American, Canada, Australian) IPA(key): /ˈsɪmpli/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˈsəmpli/ === Adverb === simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply) (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. Antonym: complexly (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably (manner) Foolishly; stupidly. (focus) Merely; solely. Synonyms: just; see also Thesaurus:merely (degree) absolutely, positively. Synonyms: very; see also Thesaurus:very Frankly. Synonyms: honestly; see also Thesaurus:actually ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== single ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === limpsy == Middle English == === Adverb === simply alternative form of symply (adverb)