plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
영어
~ 2300
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
사용 패턴：
to say [something] plainly
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
유의어
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.)
반의어
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
연어
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
주제
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
유의어
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
반의어
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
연어
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
주제
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
문법
기본형
plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
음절 및 강세
plainly （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
활용형
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
관련 단어
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
표현
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
예문
- 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.
예문
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.