🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

सिर्फ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sirf

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Simply/ˈsɪm.pli/
adverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उसने अवधारणा को सिर्फ समझाया।"

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a straightforward or uncomplicated manner.

    "She explained the concept simply so everyone could understand."
  2. 2

    Used to emphasize the truth of a statement.

    "It was simply the best movie I've ever seen."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'simply' originates from the Latin 'simplex', meaning 'single' or 'uncomplicated'. It evolved through Old French 'simple', entering Middle English as 'simple', before taking on the adverbial form 'simply' in the late 14th century, emphasizing clarity and straightforwardness.

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