simple
gb/sˈɪmpəl/ us/sˈɪmpəl/
A1
Anh
~ 700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A1
property
1
Easy to understand or do
Easy to understand or do; not hard.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is simple
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'simple' with 'single'. 'Simple' means not difficult; 'single' means only one.
Từ đồng nghĩa
easy (More common in everyday speech; can imply less effort.)
Từ trái nghĩa
complicated (Implies something has many parts and is harder to understand or do.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
simple task
|simple answer
|simple question
|simple instructions
|simple solution
Chủ đề
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- The instructions are simple and clear.
- It was a simple question, but nobody knew the answer.
- Cooking this dish is quite simple.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is simple
Từ đồng nghĩa
plain (Focuses more on lacking decoration or complexity in appearance.)
Từ trái nghĩa
fancy (Describes something with elaborate design or decoration.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
simple dress
|simple design
|simple style
|simple meal
Chủ đề
daily life
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She wore a simple black dress.
- The cabin was furnished in a simple style.
- We had a simple lunch of bread and cheese.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is simple
Từ đồng nghĩa
basic (Emphasizes the fundamental nature rather than low difficulty.)
Từ trái nghĩa
complex (Involves many interconnected parts.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
simple machine
|simple structure
|simple system
Chủ đề
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- A lever is a simple machine.
- The design is simple yet effective.
- This is a simple circuit with just two components.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] lives a simple life
Từ đồng nghĩa
modest (Focuses on humbleness rather than ease.)
Từ trái nghĩa
extravagant (Characterized by excessive spending or luxury.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
simple life
|simple living
Chủ đề
lifestyle
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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).
Từ đồng nghĩa
slow-witted (More formal and less colloquial than 'simple' in this sense.)
Từ trái nghĩa
clever (Quick to understand and think of good ideas.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a bit simple
Chủ đề
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He is a bit simple.
- She is simple and does not see the trick.
- They think I am simple.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
simple
IPA
GB/sˈɪmpəl/
US/sˈɪmpəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
simple (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (simple)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: simple
- Comparative: simpler
- Superlative: simplest
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- When giving instructions, try to keep it simple.
- The best designs keep it simple for the user.
- Keep it simple so that everyone understands.