plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
英語
~ 2300
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
用法パターン：
to say [something] plainly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
類義語
clearly (Very close in meaning, but 'clearly' can also refer to physical visibility or logical structure, not just directness of speech.)
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directly (Similar in meaning, but can also imply physical direction or immediacy.)
対義語
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
コロケーション
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
テーマ
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She spoke plainly so that everyone could understand her.
- He told me plainly that he was not interested.
- The report stated plainly that the plan had failed.
学習者向け例文
- She said it plainly.
- He told me plainly.
- The teacher spoke plainly to the class.
adverb
B2
property
2
Without decoration or adornment
In a simple way, without extra decoration.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
類義語
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
対義語
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
コロケーション
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
テーマ
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The room was plainly furnished with a table and two chairs.
- She was plainly dressed in a plain white shirt and jeans.
- The ceremony was conducted plainly, without any pomp.
学習者向け例文
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
文法
辞書形
plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
音節・強勢
plainly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
関連語
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
表現
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
例文
- Plainly speaking, this project will fail without more funding.
- Plainly speaking, I don't trust him.
to put it plainly
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt plˈeɪnli/
fixed phrase
State something simply and directly
To say something in a clear and simple way so it is easy to understand.
例文
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.