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SIMPLE

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Simple.

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Simple - as an adjective

Having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

Example: "A simple problem"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
complex

(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unsubdivided
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
compound

Simple - as an adjective satellite

Easy and not involved or complicated

Example: "An elementary problem in statistics"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elementaryuncomplicatedunproblematic

Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications

Example: "Only the bare facts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baremere

Exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

Example: "Childlike trust"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
childlikedewy-eyedround-eyedwide-eyed

Lacking mental capacity and subtlety

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dim-wittedsimple-minded

Unornamented

Example: "A simple country schoolhouse"

Simple - as a verb

To gather simples, i.e. medicinal herbs.

Example Sentences

"She has a simple hairstyle."
"The recipe was simple and easy to follow."
"He gave a simple explanation for his actions."
"The design is clean and simple."
"I prefer simple clothes that don't require much maintenance."
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Word Game Points

Is SIMPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, simple is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SIMPLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SIMPLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, simple is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SIMPLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SIMPLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, simple is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SIMPLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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