explain simply
объяснить простыми словами
The nurse explained the instructions simply before I left.
Медсестра объяснила инструкции простыми словами перед моим уходом.
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adverb · B1 · often · UK/US
simply
simply
Meaning of simply
English
in a way that is easy to understand, e.g. explain it simply
Русский
без сложностей, так что поймёт даже ребёнок
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈsɪmpli/
American English
/ˈsɪmpli/
simply with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом simply
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9 сочетаний
Понятно и просто
Clearly and plainlyto put it simply
проще говоря
To put it simply, the old pump needs replacing.
Проще говоря, старый насос нужно заменить.
- simply statedпроще говоря
Скромно
Modestlylive simply
жить скромно
We lived simply while saving for a larger apartment.
Мы жили скромно, пока копили на квартиру побольше.
simply furnished
скромно обставленный
The simply furnished room had a bed and two chairs.
В скромно обставленной комнате стояли кровать и два стула.
- dress simplyодеваться просто
Просто-напросто
Just and onlysimply because
просто потому что
I brought a sweater simply because the office gets cold.
Я взял свитер просто потому, что в офисе бывает холодно.
simply not true
просто неправда
The claim that we lost every receipt is simply not true.
Утверждение, что мы потеряли все чеки, — просто неправда.
- quite simplyпопросту
simply usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
She dresses simply but elegantly.
Она одевается просто, но элегантно.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
She decorated the room simply.
Она украсила комнату просто.
simply synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between simply, clearly, in simple terms, plainly, straightforwardly, and easily
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.
ENHe spoke plainly about the problem.
Advanced: broader words
S
🇬🇧English
straightforwardly
directly and clearly; formal
A2rare word
ENShe explained it straightforwardly.
ENShe solved it easily.
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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?
Она одевается просто, но элегантно. Translation: She dresses simply but elegantly.
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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