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