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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.

简单地, 只是, 仅仅, 毫无疑问地

Simply meanings in Chinese

简单地

Example:
You can simply ask for help.
你可以简单地请求帮助。
It's simply not possible.
这简单地是不可能的。
Usage: informalContext: Used in everyday conversations to indicate that something can be done without complications.
Note: This meaning emphasizes ease or lack of complexity.

只是

Example:
She is simply a friend.
她只是一个朋友。
It's simply a misunderstanding.
这只是一个误会。
Usage: informalContext: Used to downplay or clarify a statement in casual conversations.
Note: This usage indicates that something is only true in a specific, limited sense.

仅仅

Example:
He simply wants to be understood.
他仅仅想被理解。
This is simply a matter of timing.
这仅仅是一个时机的问题。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to emphasize the minimal aspect of something.
Note: This meaning highlights that something is only as significant as stated.

毫无疑问地

Example:
She is simply the best candidate for the job.
她毫无疑问地是这个职位的最佳候选人。
This is simply the way it is.
这就是毫无疑问的事实。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more serious or formal contexts to assert certainty.
Note: This use shows strong affirmation or belief in 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.
简单来说,我没有足够的时间来完成这个项目。
I simply can't believe what I'm hearing.
我真是无法相信我所听到的。
She simply loves chocolate.
她就是喜欢巧克力。

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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