plainly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Expressing or describing something in a simple and clear way without adding extra details or embellishments.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpleɪnli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

expressly , unambiguously

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plainly
rainy , chainless , vainly , gainly , painfully , remainingly

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Homophones

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1. Plain () : Simple, not decorated or elaborate, clear, unadorned, or unvarnished.
   

2. Plane () : A flat surface, level ground, or a flat piece of wood, metal, or glass.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of plainly that leads to same result
plain , plainer , plainest , plainly , plainness , plainnesses

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Forms

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plainly (adverb)

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Etymology

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From Middle English plainen to make clear, plain, from Old French plain, plaine, clear, open, from plan, a plan, scheme, design.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'plainly' is derived from the Old French word 'plaine', meaning 'clear' or 'open'. It is also related to the Latin word 'planus', which means 'flat' or 'level'.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'plainly spoken' is used in several passages to emphasize the sincerity and honesty of the speakers' words.

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Related Concepts

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1. Simplicity: The quality of being simple, uncomplicated, or easy to understand.

2. Clarity: The quality of being clear, intelligible, or easy to understand.

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Culture

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In literature, 'plainly' is often used to convey sincerity and honesty in characters' speech or actions. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus's reasons for assassinating Caesar are presented 'plainly' to the audience, emphasizing his conviction and moral justification.

How to Memorize "plainly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clear, uncluttered space or a simple diagram to help remember the meaning of 'plainly'. Visualize yourself speaking in a clear and concise manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'plainly' with the idea of simplicity or clarity. Remember that 'plainly' means to express or describe something in a simple and clear way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P-L-A-I-N-L-Y: 'P' for 'Presents' - 'L' for 'Lays' - 'A' for 'As' - 'I' for 'In' - 'N' for 'Natural' - 'L' for 'Language' - 'Y' for 'Yields' to remember that 'plainly' means 'presents or lays as in natural language, yielding clarity'.

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