sim·ply

[sim-plee]
adverb
1.
in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
2.
plainly; unaffectedly.
3.
sincerely; artlessly: to speak simply as a child.
4.
merely; only: It is simply a cold.
5.
unwisely; foolishly: If you behave simply toward him, you're bound to be betrayed.
6.
wholly; absolutely: simply irresistible.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English simpleliche. See simple, -ly

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simply (ˈsɪmplɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  in a simple manner
2.  merely; only
3.  absolutely; altogether; really: a simply wonderful holiday
4.  (sentence modifier) frankly; candidly

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Example sentences
The lives of humans and other animals would appear simply as momentary flashes.
It displays a blue underlined link rather than simply loading that page.
It is simply to stop using nuclear reactors and start using renewables instead.
Back then, visitors simply bought tickets at the door and strolled on in.
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