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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.
The packaging of the product was plain, with simple fonts and minimal graphics.
1.1
simple in design, without a specific pattern
Examples
She preferred plain dresses with minimal embellishments.
The plain white walls of the room provided a blank canvas for decoration.
02
(of a person) unattractive and ordinary
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He was often described as plain, with no remarkable features to draw attention.
She had a plain look, but her kind personality made her stand out.
03
characterized by straightforwardness
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She appreciated his plain advice, even though it was difficult to hear.
The manager 's plain feedback helped the team understand what needed to improve.
04
easily understood without ambiguity or complexity
Examples
The differences between the two proposals were plain and easily discernible.
The benefits of regular exercise are plain to see in her improved health.
Examples
The manual was written in plain language, making it accessible to all users.
Her plain explanation of the legal terms helped everyone understand the contract.
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.
The letter was written on plain stationery, giving it a classic look.
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.
The donation was made in a plain envelope, ensuring anonymity.
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.
His plain demeanor made it easy for others to relate to him.
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.
He was known as plain Jane, a friend without any pretensions.
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.
His feelings for her were just plain love, nothing complicated about it.
11
without anything extra, simple, or unmodified
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She prefers her coffee plain, with no sugar or milk.
The document was written in plain language for easy understanding.
Plain
Examples
The Great Plains in the United States stretch for miles, offering a stunning view of endless flatlands.
Farmers took advantage of the fertile soil on the plain to grow vast fields of wheat and corn.
02
a simple knitting stitch made by inserting the needle into the front of a stitch from the left-hand side
Examples
She practiced the plain on her swatch before starting the sweater.
The scarf was made entirely using the plain.
plain
Examples
She spoke plain and direct, without any embellishments.
The instructions were written plain for easy understanding.
02
used to emphasize the extent or intensity of something
Examples
The book was plain boring, with a plot that failed to engage the reader.
His argument was plain stupid.
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