Synonyms of simply

simply

adverb

ˈsim-plē 

1

as in only

for nothing other than

the scholarships are awarded simply on the basis of merit

uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• just
• purely
• solely
• exclusively
• alone
• basically
• primarily
• mainly
• mostly
• generally
• largely
• substantially
• principally
• chiefly
• predominantly
• by and large

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• also
• likewise
• additionally
• besides

2

as in just

nothing more than

it's simply smart to shop around before buying an item

Synonyms & Similar Words

• just
• only
• merely
• purely
• but

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simply

Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026

Harlin stages the shark attacks in an overt here-ya-go way, with the one consistent suspense issue being whether the shark will consume a victim whole or bite off his or her limb or simply leave them with a nasty gash (which happens quite often). —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026

The lesson learned was simply the need to refine the coating on the metal bezel. —David Szondy april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026

And in keeping with the grand tradition of biopics, other things were simply made up or distorted by absurd degrees. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026