Simple - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈsɪmpl|  American pronunciation of the word simple
Brit.  |ˈsɪmp(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word simple

noun

- any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
- a person lacking intelligence or common sense (syn: simpleton)

adjective

- easy and not involved or complicated (syn: elementary, uncomplicated)
a simple game
- apart from anything else; without additions or modifications (syn: bare, mere)
the simple passage of time was enough
the simple truth
- exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity (syn: childlike, wide-eyed)
- lacking mental capacity and subtlety (syn: dim-witted, simple-minded)
- unornamented
a simple country schoolhouse
her black dress--simple to austerity

Extra examples

The solution to the problem was relatively simple.

The answer is really quite simple.

There are three simple steps to follow.

The camera is simple to use.

Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.

The melody is very simple.

I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.

He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.

Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.

It was a rather simple task.

There is no simple answer to this question.

I'm sure there's a perfectly simple explanation.

Modern cameras are very simple to use.

There are relatively simple exercises to build strength.

We want to keep the costumes as simple as possible.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: simpler
superlative: simplest
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