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simply

simply

Meaning of simply

English

in a way that is easy to understand, e.g. explain it simply

Deutsch

verständlich und ohne Umwege, z. B. etwas für Kinder erklären

simply

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈsɪmpli/
American English
/ˈsɪmpli/

simply with German translation

simply usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

She writes simply and clearly.

Sie schreibt einfach und klar.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The teacher explains the rule very simply.

Der Lehrer erklärt die Regel ganz einfach.

simply synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between simply, clearly, in simple terms, plainly, straightforwardly, and easily

clearly
🇬🇧English

in a way easy to understand

very often

ENPlease speak clearly so everyone can hear.

I
🇬🇧English
in simple terms

using simple words

often

ENIn simple terms, the phone needs a new battery.

🇬🇧English

plainly, without decoration

A2rare word

ENHe spoke plainly about the problem.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
straightforwardly

directly and clearly; formal

A2rare word

ENShe explained it straightforwardly.

🇬🇧English

without difficulty

A2very often

ENShe solved it easily.

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simply belongs to the topic "Style and Taste →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does simply mean?

in a way that is easy to understand, e.g. explain it simply

How do you pronounce simply?

simply is pronounced [ˈsɪmpli].

How is simply used in a sentence?

Sie schreibt einfach und klar. Translation: She writes simply and clearly.

Is simply part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, simply 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 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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