plain
gb/plˈeɪn/ us/plˈeɪn/
A2
Inglese
~ 3300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
property
1
Clear and easy to understand
Easy to understand; clear to see or know.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is plain
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plain' with 'plane', which is a completely different word meaning an aircraft or a flat surface.
Sinonimi
clear (Almost identical in meaning, but 'clear' can also refer to physical transparency or absence of obstruction.)
Contrari
unclear (Direct opposite, meaning not easy to understand or see.)
Collocazioni
plain fact
|plain truth
|plain meaning
|plain answer
Temi
communication
|understanding
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is plain
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plan', which refers to an arrangement or intention.
Sinonimi
simple (Very similar, but 'simple' can refer to ease of use or complexity as well as appearance.)
Contrari
fancy (Opposite in terms of decoration and elaborateness.)
Collocazioni
plain dress
|plain room
|plain style
|plain food
Temi
appearance
|design
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- She wore a plain black dress.
- The walls were painted a plain white.
- He prefers plain food without spices.
Esempi per chi studia
- I have a plain shirt.
- The room is plain and small.
- She eats plain bread.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
3
Large flat treeless area
A big flat area of land with no trees.
Errore comune:
Some learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plane', especially in writing.
Sinonimi
grassland (Similar, but 'grassland' emphasizes vegetation type rather than flatness.)
Contrari
mountain (Opposite in terms of terrain elevation and shape.)
Collocazioni
grassy plain
|vast plain
|open plain
Temi
geography
|nature
Esempi
- Herds of bison roamed the open plains.
- The city lies on a vast plain.
- Farmers grow wheat on the fertile plains.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[food/drink] is plain
Sinonimi
natural ('Natural' can imply no artificial changes, while 'plain' focuses on absence of additions.)
Contrari
flavored (Contains added flavorings or ingredients.)
Collocazioni
plain yogurt
|plain rice
|plain water
Temi
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Esempi
- I prefer plain yogurt to the sweetened kind.
- Please bring me a glass of plain water.
- She ordered a burger with plain fries.
Esempi per chi studia
- I like plain milk.
- He eats plain rice every day.
- She drinks plain tea.
Grammatica
Forma base
plain
IPA
GB/plˈeɪn/
US/plˈeɪn/
Sillabe e accento
plain (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (plain)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: plain
- Comparative: plainer
- Superlative: plainest
Noun
- Base: plain
- Plural: plains
Famiglia di parole
Forms
plains
noun
plainer
adjective
plainest
adjective
Core family
plainly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
plainness
noun
Espressioni
in plain sight
1/ˈɪn plˈeɪn sˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Clearly visible and not hidden
Easy to see; not hidden.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- It was a lie, plain and simple.
- They broke the rules, plain and simple.