# simplify vs simply

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### simplify
*verb · IPA /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #15,908*
To make simpler, either by reducing in complexity, reducing to component parts, or making easier to understand.

### simply
*adverb · IPA /ˈsɪmpli/ · frequency rank #887*
In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone.

## Source
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