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sim·ple

simple

 
 
pronunciation:
sIm pl
part of speech: adjective
inflections: simpler, simplest
definition 1: easy to do or understand; not complicated.
Last year I thought this simple math problem was difficult!
synonyms:
easy, soft
antonyms:
abstract, complex, complicated, difficult, elaborate, frustrating, hard, knotty, tricky
similar words:
basic, light, obvious, plain, rude, snap
definition 2: consisting of few parts or things, or consisting only of things that are necessary.
The quilt has a simple design of blue and white stripes.They had a simple wedding down at the City Hall.
antonyms:
complicated, involved
definition 3: ordinary or common.
She wanted to live in a simple home, not a big mansion.
synonyms:
commonplace, everyday, ordinary
antonyms:
fancy
similar words:
average