simply meaning and definition

SIMPLY adverb

Definition of simply (adverb)

1. and nothing more
   • "I was merely asking"; "it is simply a matter of time"; "just a scratch"; "he was only a child"; "hopes that last but a moment"
   • synonyms: but, just, merely, only
2. absolutely
   • "I just can't take it anymore"; "he was just grand as Romeo"; "it's simply beautiful!"
   • synonyms: just
3. absolutely; altogether; really
   • "we are simply broke"
4. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
   • "she was dressed plainly"; "they lived very simply"
   • synonyms: plainly