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plain

/pleɪn/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking special features or distinguishing qualities; ordinary.

    - "The plain truth is that he was guilty."
    - "She wore a simple, plain dress."
    - "The plain water was served in glass tumblers."
  • adjective

    Clear of clouds or obstructions; open and unobstructed.

    - "The plain view of the city from the hilltop."
    - "The pilot announced that the runway was clear and plain."
    - "The window offered a plain view of the garden."
Pronunciation
  1. /pleɪn/



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  2. /pleɪn/



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Antonyms

bells and whistles , decorative , exotic , fancy , ornate
Synonyms

frank , sincere , consarn , darned , stinking , no-frills , simple , unadorned , unseasoned , normal , ordinary , blatant , ostensible , monochrome , course , court , ground , pitch , area , domain , realm , sphere , box , input field , flatland , grassland
Rhymes
Words rhyming with plain
chain , rain , vain , pain
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Plane (English) : A flat surface or level area.

  2. Plane (English) : An aircraft or airplane.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. plane

  2. plainly

  3. plains

  4. plane(n)

Variants
List of all variants of plain that leads to same result
plain , plainer , plainest , plainly , plainness , plainnesses , plains , plained , plaining , plain clothes , plain-Jane , plain Jane , plain Janes , plain-laid , Plain People , Plain Peoples
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

plain (adjective), plains (noun), plainly (adverb), plain (verb)

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'plaegen' meaning 'level, flat'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'plain' is often used in the Bible to describe a level or unadorned surface, such as the 'plain of Megiddo'.

  2. The term 'plain' is also used in the context of plain English, which emphasizes clear and simple language.

Related Concepts
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  1. Simplicity: The quality of being uncomplicated and easy to understand.

  2. Austerity: The quality of being simple, plain, or unadorned.

Culture
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In literature, 'plain' is often used to describe simple, unadorned language or prose. In art, a plain style refers to a simple, unadorned aesthetic.

How to Memorize "plain"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a flat, even surface or a clear, open view.
    - Visualize the simplicity and lack of adornments associated with the term.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'plain' with simple, unadorned language or a clear, open view.
    - Link it to the concept of simplicity or austerity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym PLAIN: 'Plain is Adjective, Lacking Adornments, In every sense'

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