/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
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I simply wanted to help, nothing more.
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It is simply incredible what she has achieved.
complicado, instrucciones.
It is not complicated, just follow the instructions.
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I did not reply, I simply put the phone down.
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He was just tired, nothing more.
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