Example : I was merely asking.
It is simply a matter of time.
Just a scratch.
He was only a child.
Hopes that last but a moment.

Synonyms : but, just, merely, only

Example : I just can't take it anymore.
He was just grand as Romeo.
It's simply beautiful!.

Synonyms : just

Example : We are simply broke.

Example : She was dressed plainly.
They lived very simply.

Synonyms : plainly