Examples of simply in a Sentence
Simply add water to the mix and stir.
Simply click on the computer icon and follow the directions.
If he continues to bother you, simply ignore him.
You can order new checks simply by calling or going online.
It is simply a matter of time before something goes wrong.
The instructions are simply written.
He lived simply on the farm.
The diner is called simply “Joe's.”
“Sorry, I can't help you,” he said simply.
The problem, put simply, is money.
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Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
And this wasn’t simply the Celtics beating the Heat over the top.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.
—Michael Bush, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Nonprofits like Veterans Cannabis Care, Weed for Warriors and Healing Heroes Network have established credibility and direct relationships with veteran populations that cannabis brands simply cannot replicate on their own.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simply. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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simply
adverb
sim·ply
ˈsim-plē 
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