Simple | Mean of simple in English Dictionary

/ˈsɪmpəl/

• not hard to understand or do
1. a simple task
2. The solution to the problem was relatively simple.
3. The answer is really quite simple.
4. a simple [=straightforward] explanation
5. a simple recipe
6. There are three simple steps/rules to follow.
7. The camera is simple to use.
8. The directions seem simple enough. [=seem fairly simple]
9. Just press the button. It is as simple as that. = Just press the button. It is that simple.
10. Don't go into too much detail in the report. Just keep it simple and to the point.
• having few parts
1. The engine has a simple [=basic] design.
2. a simple machine
3. The melody is very simple.
4. She wore a simple [=plain, unadorned] black dress.
5. We don't want to spend a lot of money on the party, so we're keeping it simple. [=we're not having an extravagant party]
• not special or unusual
1. simple folks
2. I'm a simple farmer just trying to make a living.
3. He enjoys the simple pleasure of spending time with his wife and kids after work.
4. Relaxing on the beach and watching the sunset is one of life's simple pleasures.

• complete and total
1. I watch what I eat, but the simple truth is that I can't resist chocolate.
2. The simple fact is that he did not study for the exam.
3. I don't want to go for the simple reason that [=because] I'm very tired.
• having only one main clause and no additional clauses
1. “Last summer was unusually hot” is a simple sentence.
• not very intelligent
1. a mentally simple man
2. She looked at me as if I were simple.