simply
gb/sˈɪmpli/ us/sˈɪmpli/
A2
English
~ 600
egyszerűen, közérthetően, tényleg, csak, pusztán
A2
1
egyszerűen
A2
közérthetően
B2
Usage pattern:
to [verb] [something] simply
She explained the process simply so everyone could understand.
Egyszerűen magyarázta el a folyamatot, hogy mindenki megértse.
The instructions are written simply and clearly.
Az utasítások egyszerűen és világosan vannak megfogalmazva.
He lives simply, without many possessions.
Just put it simply: we can't afford it.
You should try to express your ideas more simply.
Learner examples
She spoke simply to the children.
Egyszerűen és érthetően beszélt a gyerekekhez.
He told the story simply.
Egyszerűen mesélte el a történetet.
I like to live simply.
The teacher explained simply.
Please write simply.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simply' with 'simple' when describing a noun. 'Simply' modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, not nouns.
Meaning
In an easy or basic way
Collocations
explain simply
|put simply
|state simply
|live simply
|express simply
Synonyms
plainly (Emphasizes clarity and lack of complexity, sometimes with a slightly blunt tone.)
Antonyms
complicatedly (Describes doing something in a complex or difficult way, opposite of straightforwardly.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is easy to do or understand.
Used to describe something done in a way that is straightforward, uncomplicated, or without difficulty.
B1
2
egyszerűen
A2
The room was furnished simply but comfortably.
A szoba egyszerűen, de kényelmesen volt berendezve.
She dresses simply but elegantly.
Egyszerűen, de elegánsan öltözködik.
They celebrated the wedding simply, with close friends and family.
He prefers to eat simply, without rich sauces.
The ceremony was conducted simply and quietly.
Learner examples
The house is furnished simply.
A ház egyszerűen van berendezve.
She wears clothes simply.
Egyszerűen öltözködik.
We eat simply at home.
He lives simply in the country.
The party was done simply.
Meaning
With nothing extra or unnecessary
Collocations
dress simply
|live simply
|decorate simply
|furnished simply
Synonyms
plainly (Focuses on appearance or style being simple or undecorated.)
Antonyms
elaborately (Means with a lot of detail, decoration, or complexity.)
Themes
daily life
|lifestyle
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Without extra things or decoration; plain.
Without adding anything extra, fancy, or complicated; in a plain manner.
B1
3
egyszerűen
A2
tényleg
A2
This is simply the best cake I've ever tasted.
Ez egyszerűen a legjobb torta, amit valaha kóstoltam.
I simply cannot believe it!
Egyszerűen nem tudom elhinni!
It's simply not possible to finish today.
She is simply amazing at what she does.
That statement is simply wrong.
Learner examples
This is simply the best movie.
Ez egyszerűen a legjobb film.
I simply cannot do it.
Egyszerűen nem tudom megcsinálni.
It is simply not true.
She is simply great.
He is simply wrong.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'simply' for emphasis in formal writing where 'absolutely' or 'definitely' might be more suitable.
Meaning
Used for emphasis of truth or importance
Collocations
simply the best
|simply cannot
|simply amazing
|simply wrong
Synonyms
absolutely (Stronger and more formal emphasis than 'simply'.)
Antonyms
partly (Suggests something is only partly true, opposite of full emphasis.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say something is very true or important.
Used to emphasize that something is completely true, obvious, or important.
B1
4
I'm not angry; I simply want an explanation.
Nem haragszom; csak magyarázatot szeretnék.
He left simply because he was tired.
Csak azért ment el, mert fáradt volt.
It's not complicated — it's simply a matter of time.
She didn't win by luck; she simply worked harder than anyone else.
We stayed home simply because it was raining.
Learner examples
I am happy simply because you are here.
Már csak azért is boldog vagyok, mert itt vagy.
He left simply to rest.
Csak azért ment el, hogy pihenjen.
It is simply a game.
She works hard simply to help her family.
We stayed inside simply because it rained.
Meaning
Only or just, nothing more
Collocations
simply because
|simply want
|simply need
Synonyms
merely ('Merely' can sound more formal or dismissive than 'simply'.)
Antonyms
more than (Indicates something beyond what is stated.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Only; nothing more than this.
Only; just; and nothing more than what is stated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
simply
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpli/
US/sˈɪmpli/
Syllables & stress
simply (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (simply)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: simply
- Plural: simplies
Word family
Forms
simplies
noun
Core family
Related words
simplification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
simplistic
adjective C1
Expressions
live simply
1/lˈɪv sˈɪmpli/
fixed phrase
Live with few possessions and needs
To live without many things, in a plain way.
Examples
- They choose to live simply in the countryside.
- He lives simply, growing his own food and making his own clothes.
put it simply
1/pˈʊt ˈɪt sˈɪmpli/
fixed phrase
Explain in a basic way
To explain something in a short and easy way.
Examples
- To put it simply, we can’t continue this project without more funding.
- Put it simply: you need more practice.
quite simply
1/kwˈaɪt sˈɪmpli/
fixed phrase
In an obvious and undeniable way
Used to show that something is clear and cannot be denied.
Examples
- She is quite simply the best singer in the country.
- Quite simply, we have no choice but to leave.