Meaning of simple(a) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    simple(a)

    Definitions

    1. apart from anything else

    Examples

    • « without additions or modifications »
    • « only the bare facts »
    • « shocked by the mere idea »
    • « the simple passage of time was enough »
    • « the simple truth »

    Synonyms

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