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   sim·ply

   /ˈsimplē/

   adverb

   • 1. in a straightforward or plain manner: "speaking simply and from the heart" Similar straightforwardlydirectlyclearlyplainlyintelligiblylucidlyunambiguouslyplainlywithout adornmentwithout decorationwithout ornament/ornamentationwithout embellishmentsoberlyunfussilyunelaboratelyunostentatiouslywithout frillsseverelyausterelystarklywith restraintmonasticallyclassicallywithout clutterunpretentiouslymodestlynaturallyquietly
   • 2. merely; just: "simply complete the application form" Similar merelyjustpurelysolelyonlyfor no other reason
   • ▪ absolutely; completely (used for emphasis): "it makes Terry simply furious" Similar utterlyabsolutelycompletelypositivelyreallytotallybeyondinformal:plainplumb
   • ▪ used to introduce a short summary of a situation: "quite simply, some things have to be taught"

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   • I

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   • M

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   • P

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   • L

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   • Y

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