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Definition simple in British English

simple adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪmp(ə)l/

▪ apparently, comparatively, deceptively, extremely, fairly, relatively, very

1

easy to understand, solve, or do

Example

Students were given a simple skills test.

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The book tries to give simple explanations of some very complex scientific ideas.

Example

It's a good idea, but implementing it won't be as simple as you think.

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The machine is fairly simple to operate.

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All you have to do is press the button. It's that simple.

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2

plain and without decoration

Example

Sally likes clothes that are simple but elegant.

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Ben used to live in a simple cabin in the woods.

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a simple meal

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3

not involving anything else, or not complicated by anything else

Example

It's just a simple cold.

Example

The simple fact is that he wants a divorce.

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The country has no navy for the simple reason that it has no sea.

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4

with only one or very few parts

Example

Archaeologists found several simple tools at the site.

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By issuing simple voice commands, you can get the computer to perform most functions.

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4.1

not divided into separate parts

Example

a simple leaf/organism

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4.2

a simple sentence has only one subject and one verb

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Her grandparents were simple people who never had much money.

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6

not very intelligent and knowing little about the world

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Definition simple in British English