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01
simple and without complex details
Examples
The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.
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simple in design, without a specific pattern
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She preferred plain dresses with minimal embellishments.
02
(of a person) unattractive and ordinary
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He was often described as plain, with no remarkable features to draw attention.
03
characterized by straightforwardness
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She appreciated his plain advice, even though it was difficult to hear.
04
easily understood without ambiguity or complexity
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The differences between the two proposals were plain and easily discernible.
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The manual was written in plain language, making it accessible to all users.
06
(of a paper) without lines or markings
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She used plain paper for her sketches, allowing her creativity to flow freely.
07
with no labels or indications of contents
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She placed the gift in a plain box to keep the surprise a secret.
08
(of a person's personality) unpretentious and lacking in complexity or embellishment
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She had a plain personality, being genuine and down-to-earth with everyone.
09
(of a person) without any special title or status
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For the meeting, she referred to him as plain Tom, emphasizing his humility.
10
used for emphasis to indicate something that is sheer or straightforward
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The main challenge we face is just plain ignorance of the facts.
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without anything extra, simple, or unmodified
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She prefers her coffee plain, with no sugar or milk.
Plain
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The Great Plains in the United States stretch for miles, offering a stunning view of endless flatlands.
02
a simple knitting stitch made by inserting the needle into the front of a stitch from the left-hand side
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She practiced the plain on her swatch before starting the sweater.
plain
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She spoke plain and direct, without any embellishments.
02
used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something
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The book was plain boring, with a plot that failed to engage the reader.
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