Simple Definition & Meaning
simple
- adjective
- having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved; "a simple problem"; "simple mechanisms"; "a simple design"; "a simple substance"
- easy and not involved or complicated; "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem"
- apart from anything else; without additions or modifications; "only the bare facts"; "shocked by the mere idea"; "the simple passage of time was enough"; "the simple truth"
- exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; "childlike trust"; "dewy-eyed innocence"; "listened in round-eyed wonder"
- lacking mental capacity and subtlety
- (botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
- unornamented; "a simple country schoolhouse"; "her black dress--simple to austerity"
- noun
- any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties
- a person lacking intelligence or common sense
"Simple" in song lyrics
See how simple is used in real songs:
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"Ill missions, but doin us ain't even simple"
3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect -
"It's really plain and simple"
51.50 — Games People Play -
"Killarm' could never be so simple"
9th Prince — Originators
Words that rhyme with simple
Usage tips for "simple"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "simple" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for simple to find words that pair well.
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- What does simple mean?
- having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved; "a simple problem"; "simple mechanisms"; "a simple design"; "a simple substance" easy and not involved or complicated; "an elementary problem in statistics"; "elementary, my dear Watson"; "a simple game"; "found an uncomplicated solution to the problem" apart from anything else; without additions or modifications; "only the bare facts"; "shocked by the mere idea"; "the simple passage of time was enough
- What part of speech is simple?
- Simple is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does simple have?
- Simple has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).