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SIMPL/ˈsɪmpl/

Not hard to do or understand: a simple question, simple English. Easy is a close synonym; simple also hints “not many parts.” Simply is the adverb. Simple and sample (a small test amount) look similar — keep the i.

Meaning

Easy to understand or do; not complicated.

Examples

• “This is a simple question.”
• “The instructions are simple.”
• “Start with a simple meal, like eggs.”

Good to know

a simple + noun. Similar: easy. Adverb: simply.

Near in meaning

easy

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