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Teleostomi Posted 20 years ago
Like, "There's no other reason but the government has failed in its policies."
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Does "simply" here mean "only"?
Does "simply" here mean "only"?
But the Conservatives say the government has SIMPLY failed to get a grip with gun crime.
Like, "There's no other reason but the government has failed in its policies."
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Hard to judge without more context. In all probability, #4 or #5: ADVERB: 1 a. In a plain and unadorned way: dresses simply.
- Hard to judge without more context.
- In all probability, #4 or #5: ADVERB: 1 a.
- In a plain and unadorned way: dresses simply.
- b.
- In an unambiguous way; clearly: explained the concept simply.
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Hard to judge without more context. In all probability, #4 or #5:
ADVERB: 1a. In a plain and unadorned way: dresses simply. b. In an unambiguous way; clearly: explained the concept simply. 2. Not wisely or sensibly; foolishly. 3. Merely; only: It is simply a matter of time. 4. Absolutely; altogether: simply delicious.
ADVERB: 1a. In a plain and unadorned way: dresses simply. b. In an unambiguous way; clearly: explained the concept simply. 2. Not wisely or sensibly; foolishly. 3. Merely; only: It is simply a matter of time. 4. Absolutely; altogether: simply delicious.
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Thanks, Mister Mic, let me provide more context;
The number of gun crimes increased tremendously this year. The government ascribes it to the ease with which youngsters can get guns from the Bulkans as they are really cheap. The Conservatives say that's not true, but the government failed to address the problem.
The number of gun crimes increased tremendously this year. The government ascribes it to the ease with which youngsters can get guns from the Bulkans as they are really cheap. The Conservatives say that's not true, but the government failed to address the problem.
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Thanks, Mister Mic,
I wondered which to pick, (4) or (3). I wondered if "simply VERB" in the sense of (4) is OK or not.
I wondered which to pick, (4) or (3). I wondered if "simply VERB" in the sense of (4) is OK or not.
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It's an adverb, so I presume we can find some verb to suit:
I simply had to get out to town right away!
They simply delighted in wandering through the narrow streets of Old Kyoto.
Yes, I think it can be done.
I simply had to get out to town right away!
They simply delighted in wandering through the narrow streets of Old Kyoto.
Yes, I think it can be done.
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