Simple

adjective
/ˈsɪmpəl/

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example Sentences

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

The instructions were simple and easy to follow.

Synonyms

easy, basic, straightforward, uncomplicated
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easy, basic, straightforward, uncomplicated
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easy, basic, straightforward, uncomplicated

Antonyms

complex, complicated, difficult, intricate
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complex, complicated, difficult, intricate
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complex, difficult, complicated

Collocations

simple task, simple solution, simple life, simple explanation
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simple task, simple solution, simple life
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simple task, simple solution, simple life, simple explanation

More Example Sentences

A teacher helps a student who is struggling with math after class every afternoon by explaining the problems in simpler ways and using real-life examples like shopping and cooking until the student begins to understand and his grades improve significantly

A man takes a cooking class while traveling in Italy during his two-week vacation and learns to make fresh pasta from scratch with a local chef who speaks only a little English so they communicate using hand gestures and laughter and the man discovers how simple ingredients create amazing flavors

A teacher helps a student who is struggling with math after class every afternoon by explaining the problems in simpler ways and using real-life examples like shopping and cooking until the student begins to understand and his grades improve significantly giving him the confidence to participate in class

A teacher helps a student who is struggling with math after class every afternoon by explaining the problems in simpler ways and using real-life examples like shopping and cooking until the student begins to understand and his grades improve significantly giving him the confidence to participate in class and dream of becoming an engineer one day.

A man takes a cooking class while traveling in Italy during his two-week vacation and learns to make fresh pasta from scratch with a local chef who speaks only a little English so they communicate using hand gestures and laughter and the man discovers how simple ingredients create amazing flavors when prepared with patience and traditional techniques

A man takes a cooking class while traveling in Italy during his two-week vacation and learns to make fresh pasta from scratch with a local chef who speaks only a little English so they communicate using hand gestures and laughter and the man discovers how simple ingredients create amazing flavors when prepared with patience and traditional techniques then brings the recipes home to cook for his family

A man paints his living room walls on a rainy weekend choosing a soft green color that his wife picked from a catalog and covers the furniture with old sheets to protect it then tapes the edges of the windows and doorframes before rolling the first coat of paint onto the wall working carefully to avoid drips and uneven patches and by Sunday evening the room looks completely different making them both happy with the simple but satisfying transformation.

A family celebrates a birthday at home for their youngest daughter who turns five and decorates the living room with balloons and ribbons while the mother bakes a chocolate cake in the kitchen and the father sets up a small treasure hunt in the garden with clues hidden behind trees and under flower pots and the children laugh and run around excitedly until they find the final prize, a box of new toys making it a simple but truly joyful celebration for everyone.

A man takes a cooking class while traveling in Italy during his two-week vacation and learns to make fresh pasta from scratch with a local chef who speaks only a little English so they communicate using hand gestures and laughter and the man discovers how simple ingredients create amazing flavors when prepared with patience and traditional techniques then brings the recipes home to cook for his family and the experience becomes his favorite memory of the entire trip.

A family watches a movie together on Friday night in their cozy living room after the children finish their homework and the father makes buttery popcorn in the kitchen while the mother picks a comedy everyone will enjoy and they all snuggle under a big warm blanket on the sofa laughing at the funny scenes and quoting their favorite lines until the youngest child falls asleep halfway through and the parents carry her gently to bed, grateful for simple family moments.

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