Dictionary
English - Danish
Simply
ˈsɪmpli
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
bare, simpelthen, enkelt, blot
Simply meanings in Danish
bare
Example:
I simply forgot to call you.
Jeg glemte bare at ringe til dig.
It's simply not possible.
Det er bare ikke muligt.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate something is straightforward or without complication.
Note: Often used to downplay the significance of a statement.
simpelthen
Example:
You are simply amazing!
Du er simpelthen fantastisk!
She simply cannot be serious.
Hun kan simpelthen ikke være seriøs.
Usage: informalContext: Used for emphasis, often expressing disbelief or strong feelings.
Note: Conveys a sense of strong affirmation or astonishment.
enkelt
Example:
It’s simply a matter of time.
Det er enkelt et spørgsmål om tid.
Simply put, it's a bad idea.
Enkelt sagt, det er en dårlig idé.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when explaining something in a straightforward manner.
Note: Useful for clarity in both spoken and written communication.
blot
Example:
I simply want to help.
Jeg vil blot hjælpe.
He simply said no.
Han sagde blot nej.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate a minimal or basic intention.
Note: Often softens the impact of a statement.
Simply's synonyms
merely
Merely is used to indicate something done in a simple or minimal way, often without much effort or significance.
Example: She merely nodded in response.
Note: Merely can imply a sense of insignificance or lack of importance compared to simply.
just
Just is used to emphasize the straightforwardness or simplicity of an action or statement.
Example: I just wanted to say hello.
Note: Just can be more casual and colloquial compared to simply.
only
Only is used to indicate exclusivity or restriction to a particular thing or situation.
Example: She only needed a few minutes to finish the task.
Note: Only can emphasize limitation or restriction more than simply.
plainly
Plainly is used to indicate speaking or acting in a clear and straightforward manner.
Example: He spoke plainly about his intentions.
Note: Plainly can imply a directness or lack of embellishment that is similar to simply.
Simply expressions, common phrases
Simply put
This phrase is used to introduce a simplified or straightforward explanation of something.
Example: Simply put, he is not qualified for the job.
Note: Adding 'put' changes the meaning to emphasize simplicity and clarity.
Simply stated
This phrase is used to indicate that something is explained in a clear and straightforward manner.
Example: The rules are simply stated in the handbook.
Note: The addition of 'stated' emphasizes the clarity of the explanation.
Simply because
This phrase is used to emphasize a simple or straightforward reason for something.
Example: I like her simply because she's honest.
Note: The addition of 'because' adds emphasis to the reason.
Simply amazing
This phrase is used to express extreme admiration or astonishment.
Example: The view from the top of the mountain is simply amazing.
Note: Adding 'amazing' intensifies the degree of admiration.
Simply irresistible
This phrase is used to convey that something is extremely appealing or tempting.
Example: The smell of fresh-baked cookies is simply irresistible.
Note: The addition of 'irresistible' emphasizes the strong attraction.
Simply the best
This phrase is used to express that someone or something is the best without question.
Example: She is simply the best singer in the competition.
Note: Adding 'the best' emphasizes superiority without comparison.
Simply everyday (slang) expressions
Just plain
This slang term is used to emphasize simplicity or straightforwardness.
Example: I'm just plain tired of all this drama.
Note: It emphasizes plainness or simplicity more than the word 'simply'.
Plain and simple
This phrase is used to emphasize that something is very straightforward or easy to understand.
Example: The truth is plain and simple - we need to work harder.
Note: It emphasizes the straightforwardness more than 'simply' which is more general.
Keep it simple
This phrase means to not overcomplicate things and to choose the simplest approach.
Example: Let's keep it simple and just order pizza for dinner.
Note: It focuses on simplicity and avoiding complexity more than 'simply'.
Just easy
This slang term implies that something is straightforward or uncomplicated.
Example: It's just easy to get lost in a big city like this.
Note: It emphasizes ease or lack of complexity more than 'simply'.
No frills
This term means basic, simple, without any unnecessary extras.
Example: I like this restaurant because it's no frills - just good food.
Note: It emphasizes a lack of unnecessary extras more than 'simply'.
Layman's terms
This phrase is used when simplifying complex information for easy understanding.
Example: Can you explain it to me in layman's terms, please?
Note: It implies explaining something in simpler terms for better comprehension, going beyond 'simply'.
Keepin' it real simple
This informal phrase means to keep things very straightforward and uncomplicated.
Example: I'm keepin' it real simple - just gonna chill at home tonight.
Note: It emphasizes keeping things extremely uncomplicated more than 'simply'.
Simply - Examples
Simply put, I don't have enough time to finish this project.
I simply can't believe what I'm hearing.
She simply loves chocolate.
Simply grammar
Simply - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: simply
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): simply
Syllables, Separation and Stress
simply Contains 2 syllables: sim • ply
Phonetic transcription: ˈsim-plē
sim ply , ˈsim plē (The red syllable is stressed)
Simply - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
simply: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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