sim·ply 
/ˈsɪmpli/ adverb
/ˈsɪmpli/ adverb 1 a : nothing more than : only, merely, or just
▪ 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.
b : without any question — used to stress the simple truth of a description or statement ▪ That is simply [=just] not true. ▪ The opera was simply marvelous. ▪ She simply can't sing. ▪ I simply could not decide which one I wanted. ▪ She simply does not understand the work that is involved. ▪ There is simply not enough time to visit everyone. ▪ We want to buy the car, but we simply can't afford it. ▪ He is, quite simply, one of the best players ever to play the game. ▪ Quite simply, the countryside is beautiful. 2 a : in way that is clear and understandable
▪ The instructions are simply written.
b : in a way that is plain or not fancy or complicated
▪ She dresses simply. ▪ simply drawn figures ▪ He lived simply on the farm.
c : in a way that is direct and uses few words
▪ The diner is called simply “Joe's.” ▪ “Sorry, I can't help you,” he said simply. ▪ The problem, put simply, is money. ▪ Simply put, the movie was horrible. ▪ Simply speaking, he's not capable of doing the job.
▪ 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.
b : without any question — used to stress the simple truth of a description or statement ▪ That is simply [=just] not true. ▪ The opera was simply marvelous. ▪ She simply can't sing. ▪ I simply could not decide which one I wanted. ▪ She simply does not understand the work that is involved. ▪ There is simply not enough time to visit everyone. ▪ We want to buy the car, but we simply can't afford it. ▪ He is, quite simply, one of the best players ever to play the game. ▪ Quite simply, the countryside is beautiful.
▪ The instructions are simply written.
b : in a way that is plain or not fancy or complicated
▪ She dresses simply. ▪ simply drawn figures ▪ He lived simply on the farm.
c : in a way that is direct and uses few words
▪ The diner is called simply “Joe's.” ▪ “Sorry, I can't help you,” he said simply. ▪ The problem, put simply, is money. ▪ Simply put, the movie was horrible. ▪ Simply speaking, he's not capable of doing the job.
