simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
الإنجليزية
~ 700
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A1
property
1
Easy to understand or do
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is simple
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
المرادفات
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
الأضداد
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
الموضوعات
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The instructions are simple and clear.
- It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
- Cooking this dish is quite simple.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- This game is simple.
- The test is simple.
- Her plan is simple and good.
adjective
A2
property
2
Plain in style or appearance
Plain and without extra decoration.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is simple
المرادفات
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
الأضداد
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
الموضوعات
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She wore a simple black dress.
- The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
- We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I like your simple shirt.
- The room is simple.
- We eat a simple dinner.
adjective
B1
property
3
Having few parts or elements
Made of only a few parts.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is simple
المرادفات
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
الأضداد
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
الموضوعات
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- A lever is a simple machine.
- The design is simple yet effective.
- This is a simple circuit with just two components.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- This is a simple machine.
- The toy has a simple shape.
- We use a simple tool.
adjective
B1
property
4
Modest in lifestyle or habits
Living in a modest way without many luxuries.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] lives a simple life
المرادفات
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
الأضداد
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
simple life
|simple living
الموضوعات
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- They chose to live a simple life in the countryside.
- He enjoys the simple pleasures of gardening and reading.
- Her home reflects her simple lifestyle.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I want a simple life.
- They live a simple life.
- He likes a simple home.
adjective
informal
B2
property
5
Not very intelligent (informal)
Not smart; not showing good thinking (informal).
المرادفات
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
الأضداد
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
a bit simple
الموضوعات
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He's a bit simple, so be patient with him.
- I think she’s too simple to see what’s going on.
- They treated him as if he were simple.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He is a bit simple.
- She is simple and does not see the trick.
- They think I am simple.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
المقاطع والنبر
simple (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
simpler
adjective
simplest
adjective
Core family
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
complex
adjective B1
complicated
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
simplistic
adjective C1
oversimplify
verb
التعبيرات
in simple terms
1/ˈɪn sˈɪmpəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Explain using easy language and ideas
To say something in an easy way so people can understand it quickly.
أمثلة
- In simple terms, the law protects consumers from fraud.
- Let me put it in simple terms so everyone understands.
simple as that
1/sˈɪmpəl ˈæz ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
Completely straightforward, nothing more to add
It is very clear and needs no more explanation.
أمثلة
- You just follow the recipe — simple as that.
- If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Simple as that.
the simple life
1/ðə sˈɪmpəl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
A modest lifestyle without luxury
A way of living without many things, often in the country and close to nature.
أمثلة
- They moved to the mountains to live the simple life.
- She dreams of the simple life on a farm.
keep it simple
1/kˈip ˈɪt sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
Make something easy to understand or do
Do not make something complicated; make it easy to understand or do.
أمثلة
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.