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