One who grows or gathers medicinal herbs
“The English botanist will not have much satisfaction in shewing it to a simpler, who is not acquainted with it under the name given by Gerard or Ray.”
Comparative for not requiring much effort
“For Sheldon Cooper, adhering to social constructs was not simple.”
Comparative for easy to understand
“This manual is so simple, even a child could understand it.”
Comparative for marked by having a basic or uncomplicated form
“On the red carpet, she presented herself in a simple yet elegant white frock.”
(attributive) Comparative for emphasizing the fundamental nature of something
“In order to understand why you are suffering from a codeine addiction, we need to understand addiction in its most simple form.”
Comparative for in a categorical, plain or absolute form
“Captain Smith had revealed to Colonel Jones in frank and simple terms his intentions of resigning from the Army in the near future.”
Comparative for denotes a humble and unpretentious attitude towards life
“The simple folk in the countryside are some of the nicest people you'll come across in your travels.”
Comparative for bearing the characteristics of a simpleton, or someone who is uneducated
“Are you deliberately trying to appear simple in order to not attract attention to yourself?”
Comparative for denotes a composition of a single element
“He wondered how his skin could be so exquisitely sensitive to simple chemical substances.”
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