easy
The teacher gave a simple way to solve it.
What does Simple mean?
easy and clear.
Dictionary definition
Easy to understand, use, or do because it is clear and not complicated.
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Simple in a sentence
medium
Use simple words when you explain a big idea.
hard
A simple plan often works better than a confusing one.
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What does simple mean?
Simple means easy and clear.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to simple?
Easy is close in meaning to simple in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for simple?
Complex contrasts with simple in this context.
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Simple
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sim · pul · strongest beat: sim
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WordSimple.
Partadjective.
MeaningSimple means easy and clear.
ExampleExample: The teacher gave a simple way to solve it.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sim · pul
- Strongest beat
- sim
- Ending
- pul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sim.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
complexUse when something has many hard parts.
complicatedUse when something is difficult to follow.
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Word family
Simple word family
Base word
simple
verb
simplify
To make something easier and clearer.
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