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comparative more simply, superlative most simply
(manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. examples
(manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety examples
(manner) Foolishly; stupidly. quotations examples
Mrs. Thorold had told her sons that a young lady was visiting at the house, whose history she had given them in short hand, describing her as a dependent on the late Mrs. Willoughby, whom her son had very simply intended to marry at Alvestone […] .
1791, Charlotte Smith, Celestina, Broadview, published 2004, page 179
(focus) Merely; solely. quotations examples
A “moving platform” scheme […] is more technologically ambitious than maglev trains even though it relies on conventional rails. […] This set-up solves several problems […]. Stopping high-speed trains wastes energy and time, so why not simply slow them down enough for a moving platform to pull alongside?
2013 June 1, “Ideas coming down the track”, in The Economist, volume 407, number 8838, page 13 (Technology Quarterly)
Rather than scanning a boarding pass or handing over a passport, you simply stare into a camera and you’re verified.
2019 May 21, Dylan Curran, “Facial recognition will soon be everywhere. Are we prepared?”, in The Guardian
(degree) absolutely, positively. quotations examples
What about the way you love me? / And the way you squeeze me? / Simply beautiful
1972, Al Green (lyrics and music), “Simply Beautiful”
Frankly. examples