Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-simply
Phrase
/pʊt ˈsɪmpli/
Definition
To express something in a clear and straightforward manner.
Examples
- Put simply, we need to reduce our expenses.
- To put it simply, the project was a failure.
- The main point, put simply, is that we all need to work together.
Meaning
When someone says ‘put simply’, they are distilling a complex idea into its most basic form so that it is easier to understand.
Synonyms
- In straightforward terms
- To clarify
- Simply stated
