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