simple

• يصف شيئًا يسهل فهمه أو ليس معقدًا أو يتكون من عدد قليل من الأجزاء. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على البساطة والوضوح وعدم التعقيد.

Describes something that is easy to understand, not complicated, or consisting of only a few parts.

1. Easy to understand or doA1formal

   Not complicated; easy to understand, use, or deal with.

   بسيط

   • The instructions are very simple to follow.
   • This is a simple recipe for beginners.
   • She gave a simple explanation of the problem.

   المرادفاتcleareasyeffortlessstraightforwarduncomplicatedunderstandable

   الأضدادcomplexcomplicateddifficulthard

2. Plain or basicA2formal

   Without decoration, luxury, or extra features.

   بسيط

   • They live a simple life in the countryside.
   • He wore a simple black suit to the event.
   • The room was furnished with simple wooden furniture.

   المرادفاتausterebarebasichumblemodestno-frillsplainspartanstarkunadornedundecoratedunembellished

   الأضدادcomplexdecoratedelaborateextravagantfancyintricateluxuriousornate

3. Not intelligentB1informal

   Used to describe someone who is not very clever or is naive.

   ساذج

   • Don't be so simple; he's obviously lying to you.
   • She's not simple; she just doesn't care about the details.
   • He's a bit simple when it comes to understanding jokes.

   المرادفاتdimdullfoolishgulliblenaivesillysimple-mindedslowunsophisticated

   الأضدادastutecleverintelligentsharpsmart

• اسم يدل على ما ليس معقدًا أو مصقولًا أو صعبًا؛ يُستخدم غالبًا لوصف شيء أو فكرة أساسية أو بسيطة.

A noun referring to something that is not complex, elaborate, or difficult; often used to describe a basic or uncomplicated thing or concept.

1. A person of low intelligenceB2informal

   A person who is considered foolish or lacking intelligence.

   ساذج

   • Don't treat him like a simple; he understands more than you think.
   • The character in the play was portrayed as a simple.
   • She called him a simple for not understanding the joke.

   المرادفاتblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotimbecilemoronnitwitsimpleton

   الأضدادgeniusintellectualmastermindsage

2. A medicinal herbC2formalbritish

   A medicinal plant or herb used in traditional remedies.

   عُشب طبي

   • The apothecary gathered simples from the garden for the tincture.
   • This simple is known to cure headaches.
   • He studied the properties of various simples.

   المرادفاتherbremedy