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   Sim·ple

   /ˈsimpəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty: "a simple solution" Similar straightforwardeasyuncomplicateduninvolvedeffortlesspainlessmanageableundemandingunexactingelementarychild's playplain sailinga five-finger exercisenothinginformal:as easy as falling off a logas easy as pieas easy as ABCa piece of cakea cincha snipeasy-peasyno sweata doddlea pushovermoney for old ropemoney for jamkids' stuffa breezea dossa cakewalkduck soupa snapa bludgea snacka piece of old tacklevulgar slang:a piece of pissclearplainstraightforwardclearly expressedintelligiblecomprehensibleuncomplicatedunderstandable(words) of one syllablelucidcoherentunambiguousdirectaccessibleuninvolvedinformal:user-friendlyOpposite difficultharddemandingcomplicatedcomplex
   • ▪ used to emphasize the fundamental and straightforward nature of something: "the simple truth" Similar basicfundamentalmeresheerpurepure and simplecandidfrankhonestdirectsincereplainabsoluteunqualifiedbaldstarknakedbluntunadornedunvarnishedunembellished
   • 2. plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation: "a simple white blouse" Similar plainunadornedundecoratedunembellishedunornamentedwithout ornament/ornamentationunelaborateunpretentiousunostentatiousunfussyno-nonsensebasicmodestunsophisticatedpenny plainwithout frillshonesthomelyhomespuneverydayworkadaystarkseverespartanausterechastesparebaremutedunpatternedpatternlessclassicunderstatedunclutteredcleanrestrainedhomestyleinformal:no-frillsOpposite fancyelaborate
   • ▪ humble and unpretentious: "a quiet, unassuming man with simple tastes" Similar unpretentiousunsophisticatedordinaryunaffectedunassumingnaturalhonest-to-goodnessmodesthomelywholesomehumblequietlowlyrusticinnocentartlessguilelesschildlikenaiveingenuousgullibleinexperiencedcracker-barrelinformal:greenOpposite pretentiousaffected
   • 3. composed of a single element; not compound. Similar noncompoundnoncomplexuncompoundeduncombinedunmixedunblendedunalloyedpurebasicsingleelementaryfundamentalOpposite compound
   • ▪ denoting a group that has no proper normal subgroup.
   • ▪ (of a leaf or stem) not divided or branched.
   • ▪ (of a lens, microscope, etc.) consisting of a single lens or component.
   • ▪ (in English grammar) denoting a tense formed without an auxiliary, e.g., sang as opposed to was singing.
   • ▪ (of interest) payable on the sum loaned only.
   • 4. having an intellectual disability. dated, offensive

   noun

   • 1. a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one: historical "the gatherers of simples"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to convey that something is very straightforward: "I don't overanalyze. I listen, I like, I buy. Simple!"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus. The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant.

   Derivatives

   • 1. simpleness noun

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2. 7esl.com › simple-sentenceSimple Sentence: Examples and Definition of Simple Sentences

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   May 14, 2024 · A simple sentence is a sentence composed of one independent clause and doesn’t contain any depend or subordinate clauses. Like any other sentence, it has a subject and a predicate, and it is intended to express a complete thought. A simple sentence is also referred to as a clausal sentence.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › simple sentenceSimple sentence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   May 22, 2024 · IPA guide. Other forms: simple sentences. Definitions of simple sentence. noun. a sentence having no coordinate clauses or subordinate clauses. see more.

4. www.becomingminimalist.com › what-is-minimalismWhat Is Minimalism?

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   May 13, 2024 · IT IS INTENTIONALITY. It is marked by clarity, purpose, and intentionality. At its core, being a minimalist means intentionally promoting the things we most value and removing everything that distracts us from it. It is a life that forces intentionality upon us.

   • Although it is a great start, it isn’t an instant cure. It is a pathway, not the end goal.Becoming a minimalist will give you more time and will fr...
   • It means living with things you really need. It means removing anything that distracts us from living with intentionality and freedom.
   • Minimalist living is the opposite of boring. It removes mundane activities that take away from spending time with our loved ones. Once we rid ourse...
   • Remember, less is not the same as “none.” There are no specific rules to simple living and nobody is required to get rid of things that bring value...

5. www.geeksforgeeks.org › define-preprocessor-in-cpp#define in C++ - GeeksforGeeks

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   May 14, 2024 · #define is commonly used to define constants that are replaced by their values during preprocessing. Used to define simple macros that removes the repetitive code from the program. Used for conditional compilation to include or exclude certain sections of code based on specific conditions.

6. 7esl.com › present-simple-tensePresent Simple Tense (Simple Present): Definition ... - 7ESL

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   3 days ago · In English grammar, the simple present tense is one of the verb forms associated with the present tense. The simple present tense is typically used for the following four general cases: To express facts, general statements of truth, and common-sense ideas that everybody knows.

7. thedigitalprojectmanager.com › projects › what-is-aWhat Is A Project? Characteristics, Types, & Simple Examples

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   3 days ago · Basic Project Definition. A project is a temporary endeavor with a fixed start and end date. It's an initiative with a unique product or service that has specific goals and objectives that a project manager and their team fulfill.

8. www.fluentu.com › blog › englishThe Complete Guide to the Present Simple Tense in English

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   May 10, 2024 · The present simple in English is used mainly to talk about things that are happening in the present. That means it’s used to talk about things that are happening right now, not in the past or the future. This tense is also called “simple” because only a single word is used to form it—the main verb.