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