simply
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Is simply a Scrabble word?
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Definition
adv (English)
1. (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.Antonyms: complexly
2. (manner) Plainly; without art or subtletySynonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably
3. (manner) Foolishly; stupidly.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 […]."
4. (focus) Merely; solely.Examples: "I was simply asking a question."; "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?"; "Rather than scanning a boarding pass or handing over a passport, you simply stare into a camera and you’re verified."Synonyms: just, but, just, literally, merely, no more than, nothing but, onlyfocus
5. (degree) absolutely, positively.Examples: "That was a simply wonderful dessert."; "What about the way you love me? / And the way you squeeze me? / Simply beautiful"Synonyms: very, above a bit, absolutely, abundantly, all too, but good, completely, eminently
Definition source: Wiktionary