How common is simple?

108.0 occurrences per million words

Common
108.0/M

Appears regularly in general text

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Reference words

the
56.3k/M
be
22.0k/M
have
7.3k/M
time
700.0/M
house
95.0/M
cat
21.0/M
exotic
4.0/M
rare
0.500/M
simple
108.0/M

Compared to similar words

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sense
More common · 164.5/M
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allow
Less common · 64.3/M
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Frequently Asked Questions

How common is the word "simple"?

"SIMPLE" has a frequency of 108.0 occurrences per million words of English text, placing it in the "Common" category. Appears regularly in general text.

What does occurrences per million mean?

A frequency of 108.0/M means "simple" appears about 108.0 times in every million words of text — roughly once every 9,258 words.

Is a higher frequency score better?

Not necessarily — it depends on your goal. For everyday communication, high-frequency words are safer and clearer. For precise or technical writing, lower-frequency specialist words may be more accurate.