different between limply vs simply
limply
English
Etymology
limp +? -ly
Adverb
limply (comparative more limply, superlative most limply)
- In a limp manner, without support or resistance.
- The flag hung limply in the still air.
limply From the web:
simply
English
Etymology
From Middle English symply, symplely; equivalent to simple +? -ly, with *-lely simplified to -ly by haplology.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?s?mpli/
Adverb
simply (comparative more simply, superlative most simply)
- (manner) In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.
- Antonym: complexly
- (manner) Plainly; without art or subtlety
- Synonyms: clearly, obviously, unquestionably
- (manner) Weakly; foolishly; stupidly.
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Johnson to this entry?)
- (focus) Merely; solely.
- Synonyms: just; see also Thesaurus:merely
- (degree) absolutely, positively.
- Synonyms: very; see also Thesaurus:very
- Frankly.
- Synonyms: honestly; see also Thesaurus:actually
Related terms
- single
Translations
Anagrams
- limpsy
Middle English
Adverb
simply
- Alternative form of symply (adverb)
simply From the web:
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