simple
Translation
simple, easy, plain, basic
Examples
The instructions are very simple.
The instructions are very simple.
She wore a simple black dress.
She wore a simple black dress.
It's a simple matter of trust.
It's a simple matter of trust.
Grammar Patterns
simple ((noun)) easy to understand or do The instructions are very simple.
Similar Words
Synonyms: easy, plain, basic; Antonyms: complex, complicated, difficult
Etymology
From Latin 'simplex' meaning 'one-fold', from 'sim-' (one) + 'plicare' (to fold).
Memory Tips
Think of something with a 'single fold' (sim-ple), meaning it's not complicated with many folds.