simply
(adverb)
adverb
1. and nothing more
- it is simply a matter of time
Similar word(s): but, just, merely, only
2. (used for emphasis) absolutely
- it's simply beautiful!
Similar word(s): just
3. absolutely; altogether; really
- we are simply broke
4. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment
- they lived very simply
Similar word(s): plainly
Sentences with simply as an adverb:
- I was simply asking a question.
- That was a simply wonderful dessert.
- Simply, he just fired you.