simple
US
/ˈsɪmpəl/
UK
/ˈsɪmpəl/
Meaning
Easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated.
जिसे समझना, करना या इस्तेमाल करना आसान हो और जिसमें जटिलता न हो।
Examples
“The app has a simple design that anyone can use.”
“Could you give me a simple explanation of the process?”
“She explained the rules simply, using clear examples.”
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Not natural: The task is simply.
Better: The task is simple.
Use the adjective simple after is; simply is an adverb and usually describes a verb or adjective.
यहाँ is के बाद adjective simple आएगा। Simply adverb है और आमतौर पर verb या adjective को describe करता है।
Not natural: The instructions are simple for follow.
Better: The instructions are simple to follow.
Use simple to + verb when saying that something is easy to do.
किसी काम को करना आसान बताने के लिए simple के बाद to और verb का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Learner tip
Use simple for something uncomplicated; use simply when describing how an action is done, as in “explained simply.”
जटिलता न होने पर simple कहें; काम किस तरह हुआ, यह बताने के लिए simply इस्तेमाल करें, जैसे “explained simply।”