simply

Only, with nothing more involved or intended.

• I was simply asking.
• She came simply to help us.
• Did you choose it simply because it was cheap?

Similar words: just, only, merely, solely

Common phrases: simply asking, simply because, simply a question

Used to stress that something is true and cannot easily be changed or explained away.

• I simply cannot afford it.
• She simply refused to answer.
• That explanation simply doesn't make sense.

Similar words: just, really

Common phrases: simply cannot, simply isn't true, simply refuse

In a clear way that is easy to understand.

• Please explain it simply.
• She described the process simply and clearly.
• Put simply, we need more time.

Similar words: clearly, plainly

Common phrases: put simply, explain simply, simply stated

Used to make a strong description even stronger.

• The cake was simply delicious.
• Her performance was simply wonderful.
• Don't you think the view is simply breathtaking?

Similar words: absolutely, utterly, totally

Common phrases: simply wonderful, simply delicious, simply beautiful