Translation
simple, easy
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Word origin
From Latin simplus or simplex ('single, plain'), from a root meaning 'one fold'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- simplus
- English cognates
- simple, simplex, simplicity
Grammar
Examples
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The answer is much simpler than you think.
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He prefers a simple life far from the city.
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A simple gesture can change someone's day.
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Her method for making bread is really very simple.
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I prefer to lead a simple life in the countryside.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: simple, tel, casser and 7 more words.