simple
/ˈsɪmpl/simple
ADJECTIVEDefinition of simple
A simple task is easy to do and easy to understand.
Example: Baking this cake is very simple as it only has 3 steps.
Something that is simple is basic and not complicated.
Example: She was poor and only had a simple dress.
A simple person is not intelligent (we sometimes use this in a bad way)
Example: He isn't a bad boy, he's just a little simple.
In grammar, the simple aspect is used when the speaker sees the situation as complete (compare progressive aspect).
Example: "I run" is the present simple; "I'm running" is the present progressive.
A simple is a medicine that is prepared only from one plant.
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EXAMPLESExamples of simple
Baking this cake is very simple as it only has 3 steps.
Example sentenceIt's a simple book for learners to read and understand.
Example sentenceShe was poor and only had a simple dress.
Example sentenceTheir plan was very simple.
Example sentenceHe isn't a bad boy, he's just a little simple.
Example sentencesimple
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