26984 words

simpler

11 definitions • 16 examples
1
easy to understand or do; not difficult:

Examples:

It's simple to find our house.
I want an explanation, but keep/make it simple.
2
used to describe the one important fact, truth, etc.:

Examples:

We didn't go swimming for the simple reason that the water was too cold.
3
without decoration; plain:

Examples:

I like simple food better than fancy dishes.
4
having or made of only one or a few parts:

Examples:

A hammer is a simple tool.
Simple forms of life have only one cell.
5

Examples:

He was just a simple fisherman.
6
A simple person does not have a normal level of intelligence:

Examples:

He was simple, but harmless.
7
without unnecessary or extra things or decorations; plain:

Examples:

8
easy to understand or do; not difficult or complicated:

Examples:

The recipe is very simple.
There’s a simple solution if you don’t like what’s on TV – change the channel.
9
without considering or including anything else:

Examples:

The simple fact is the fee is high because the rights are valuable.
10

Examples:

I’ve got simple tastes, and I’m too old and cranky to change.
11

Examples:

He’s a very simple young man.

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