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/simpleˈmente/

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Translation

simply, just

Word origin

From simple plus the adverbial suffix -mente; simple derives from Latin simplus / simplex ('single, plain'), and -mente from Latin mente ('with a mind').

Origin
Latin
Root
simplex
English cognates
simple, simplicity

Examples

, .

I simply wanted to help, nothing more.

.

It is simply incredible what she has achieved.

complicado, instrucciones.

It is not complicated, just follow the instructions.

, .

I did not reply, I simply put the phone down.

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He was just tired, nothing more.

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