simply

Meaning

1. In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
2. Plainly; without art or subtlety
3. Foolishly; stupidly.
4. Merely; solely.
5. absolutely, positively.
6. Frankly.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsɪmpli/

Etymology

From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple + -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology.

Sentences

But that was simply because my eye was tired .