simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A1
property
1
Easy to understand or do
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is simple
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The instructions are simple and clear.
- It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
- Cooking this dish is quite simple.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is simple
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She wore a simple black dress.
- The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
- We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is simple
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- A lever is a simple machine.
- The design is simple yet effective.
- This is a simple circuit with just two components.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] lives a simple life
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
simple life
|simple living
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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).
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
a bit simple
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He is a bit simple.
- She is simple and does not see the trick.
- They think I am simple.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
simple (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.