Dictionary
English - Dutch
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.
gewoon, simpelweg, eenvoudig, slechts
Simply meanings in Dutch
gewoon
Example:
It's simply amazing how quickly he learned.
Het is gewoon verbazingwekkend hoe snel hij leerde.
You can simply ask for help if you need it.
Je kunt gewoon om hulp vragen als je het nodig hebt.
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversation to express something straightforward or uncomplicated.
Note: This usage often emphasizes that something is normal or typical.
simpelweg
Example:
She simply couldn't believe her eyes.
Ze kon simpelweg haar ogen niet geloven.
It's simply not possible to finish this in a day.
Het is simpelweg niet mogelijk om dit in één dag af te maken.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate that something is the case without any exceptions.
Note: This translation conveys a sense of inevitability or straightforwardness.
eenvoudig
Example:
You can simply follow the instructions to set it up.
Je kunt gewoon de instructies volgen om het in te stellen.
This design is simply elegant.
Dit ontwerp is eenvoudig elegant.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in more formal or technical contexts where simplicity is a desirable quality.
Note: This meaning can refer to something that is uncomplicated or straightforward in design or execution.
slechts
Example:
It was simply a misunderstanding.
Het was slechts een misverstand.
He is simply a friend, nothing more.
Hij is slechts een vriend, niet meer.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to downplay or minimize a situation or feeling.
Note: This meaning suggests that something is less significant than it may appear.
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.
Simpel gezegd, ik heb niet genoeg tijd om dit project af te maken.
I simply can't believe what I'm hearing.
Ik kan simpelweg niet geloven wat ik hoor.
She simply loves chocolate.
Ze houdt simpelweg van chocolade.
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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