simply vs though

simply

adv
  • Frankly. 

  • In a simple way or state; considered in or by itself; without addition; alone. 

  • Plainly; without art or subtlety 

  • Merely; solely. 

  • absolutely, positively. 

  • Foolishly; stupidly. 

though

adv
  • Despite that; however. 

  • Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed. 

conj
  • Despite the fact that; although. 

How often have the words simply and though occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )