simple
/ˈsɪmpl/
sim · ple
ˈsɪm · pl
English Definition
adj. easy to understand or do
Significado en Español
simple
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
This recipe is quick and simple.
这个食谱既快捷又简单。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “simple”:
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A
intricate
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B
uncomplicated
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C
complex
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D
elaborate
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B — uncomplicated.
“simple” means adj. easy to understand or do
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The recipe was so ______ that even a young child could easily follow it.
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A
difficult
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B
complex
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C
simple
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D
tricky
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C — simple.
“simple” means adj. easy to understand or do
Common questions about “simple”
What does “simple” mean?
simple — adj. easy to understand or do. In Chinese: 简单的.
How do you pronounce “simple”?
simple is pronounced /ˈsɪmpl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sim · ple.
How do you use “simple” in a sentence?
This recipe is quick and simple. (这个食谱既快捷又简单。)
What are synonyms for “simple”?
easy, basic, plain — all close in meaning to simple (adj. easy to understand or do).
Is “simple” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. simple appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
