phrase · neutral
To put it simply
UK/tuː pʊt ɪt ˈsɪmpli/US/tu pʊt ɪt ˈsɪmpli/TO·put·it·SIM·ply
used before giving an easy-to-understand explanation of something complicated
Examples
“To put it simply, the software automates repetitive tasks.”
“The chemistry is complex; to put it simply, heat causes the reaction.”
“To put it simply, we need more data to confirm the trend.”
Band 8 sentence
“To put it simply, decentralisation allowed local authorities to tailor services to community needs more effectively.”
Collocations
- To put it simply, ...
- put simply
Word family
Common mistakes
Put simply, the problem is budget.→To put it simply, the problem is the budget.
Put it simply, ...→To put it simply, ...
Say it for a higher band
5So→6Basically→7+To put it simply
Synonyms
in simple terms
Easily confused
In a nutshell
“To put it simply, the algorithm approximates the solution rather than solving exactly.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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