plain
gb/plˈeɪn/ us/plˈeɪn/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 3300
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A2
property
1
Clear and easy to understand
Easy to understand; clear to see or know.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is plain
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plain' with 'plane', which is a completely different word meaning an aircraft or a flat surface.
المرادفات
clear (Almost identical in meaning, but 'clear' can also refer to physical transparency or absence of obstruction.)
الأضداد
unclear (Direct opposite, meaning not easy to understand or see.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
plain fact
|plain truth
|plain meaning
|plain answer
الموضوعات
communication
|understanding
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- It was plain that she was upset.
- The reason for his decision is plain to everyone.
- From his tone, it was plain he was angry.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- It is plain that he is tired.
- The answer is plain to me.
- Her face made it plain she was sad.
adjective
A2
property
2
Simple and without decoration
Simple and not beautiful or decorated.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is plain
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plan', which refers to an arrangement or intention.
المرادفات
simple (Very similar, but 'simple' can refer to ease of use or complexity as well as appearance.)
الأضداد
fancy (Opposite in terms of decoration and elaborateness.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
plain dress
|plain room
|plain style
|plain food
الموضوعات
appearance
|design
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
أمثلة
- She wore a plain black dress.
- The walls were painted a plain white.
- He prefers plain food without spices.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I have a plain shirt.
- The room is plain and small.
- She eats plain bread.
اسم
B1
entity
3
Large flat treeless area
A big flat area of land with no trees.
خطأ شائع:
Some learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plane', especially in writing.
المرادفات
grassland (Similar, but 'grassland' emphasizes vegetation type rather than flatness.)
الأضداد
mountain (Opposite in terms of terrain elevation and shape.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
grassy plain
|vast plain
|open plain
الموضوعات
geography
|nature
أمثلة
- Herds of bison roamed the open plains.
- The city lies on a vast plain.
- Farmers grow wheat on the fertile plains.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- We crossed the plain by car.
- The plain is very big and flat.
- Many animals live on the plain.
adjective
A2
property
4
Without added flavor or extras
Without anything added to it.
نمط الاستخدام:
[food/drink] is plain
المرادفات
natural ('Natural' can imply no artificial changes, while 'plain' focuses on absence of additions.)
الأضداد
flavored (Contains added flavorings or ingredients.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
plain yogurt
|plain rice
|plain water
الموضوعات
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
أمثلة
- I prefer plain yogurt to the sweetened kind.
- Please bring me a glass of plain water.
- She ordered a burger with plain fries.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I like plain milk.
- He eats plain rice every day.
- She drinks plain tea.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
plain
IPA
GB/plˈeɪn/
US/plˈeɪn/
المقاطع والنبر
plain (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (plain)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: plain
- Comparative: plainer
- Superlative: plainest
Noun
- Base: plain
- Plural: plains
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
plains
noun
plainer
adjective
plainest
adjective
Core family
plainly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
plainness
noun
التعبيرات
in plain sight
1/ˈɪn plˈeɪn sˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Clearly visible and not hidden
Easy to see; not hidden.
أمثلة
- The keys were in plain sight on the table.
- The mistake was in plain sight, but no one noticed.
make it plain
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt plˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
State something clearly and directly
Say something in a clear way so people understand.
أمثلة
- She made it plain that she disagreed with the plan.
- He made it plain that he wanted more money.
plain and simple
1/plˈeɪn ˈænd sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
Obvious and uncomplicated truth
Used to say that something is very clear and simple to understand.
أمثلة
- It was a lie, plain and simple.
- They broke the rules, plain and simple.