plain
gb/plˈeɪn/ us/plˈeɪn/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 3300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
A2
property
1
Clear and easy to understand
Easy to understand; clear to see or know.
वापर नमुना:
[something] is plain
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plain' with 'plane', which is a completely different word meaning an aircraft or a flat surface.
समानार्थी शब्द
clear (Almost identical in meaning, but 'clear' can also refer to physical transparency or absence of obstruction.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
unclear (Direct opposite, meaning not easy to understand or see.)
सहप्रयोग
plain fact
|plain truth
|plain meaning
|plain answer
विषय
communication
|understanding
|education
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[something] is plain
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plan', which refers to an arrangement or intention.
समानार्थी शब्द
simple (Very similar, but 'simple' can refer to ease of use or complexity as well as appearance.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
fancy (Opposite in terms of decoration and elaborateness.)
सहप्रयोग
plain dress
|plain room
|plain style
|plain food
विषय
appearance
|design
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
उदाहरणे
- She wore a plain black dress.
- The walls were painted a plain white.
- He prefers plain food without spices.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I have a plain shirt.
- The room is plain and small.
- She eats plain bread.
नाम
B1
entity
3
Large flat treeless area
A big flat area of land with no trees.
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners may confuse 'plain' with 'plane', especially in writing.
समानार्थी शब्द
grassland (Similar, but 'grassland' emphasizes vegetation type rather than flatness.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
mountain (Opposite in terms of terrain elevation and shape.)
सहप्रयोग
grassy plain
|vast plain
|open plain
विषय
geography
|nature
उदाहरणे
- Herds of bison roamed the open plains.
- The city lies on a vast plain.
- Farmers grow wheat on the fertile plains.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- 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.
वापर नमुना:
[food/drink] is plain
समानार्थी शब्द
natural ('Natural' can imply no artificial changes, while 'plain' focuses on absence of additions.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
flavored (Contains added flavorings or ingredients.)
सहप्रयोग
plain yogurt
|plain rice
|plain water
विषय
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
उदाहरणे
- I prefer plain yogurt to the sweetened kind.
- Please bring me a glass of plain water.
- She ordered a burger with plain fries.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I like plain milk.
- He eats plain rice every day.
- She drinks plain tea.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
plain
IPA
GB/plˈeɪn/
US/plˈeɪn/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
plain (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (plain)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: plain
- Comparative: plainer
- Superlative: plainest
Noun
- Base: plain
- Plural: plains
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
plains
noun
plainer
adjective
plainest
adjective
Core family
plainly
adverb B1
Advanced or less common
plainness
noun
वाक्प्रचार
in plain sight
1/ˈɪn plˈeɪn sˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
Clearly visible and not hidden
Easy to see; not hidden.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- 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.
उदाहरणे
- It was a lie, plain and simple.
- They broke the rules, plain and simple.