plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
Inggeris
~ 2300
Makna
0 makna
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
Corak penggunaan:
to say [something] plainly
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
Kolokasi
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
Tema
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
Sinonim
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
Antonim
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
Kolokasi
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
Tema
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
Suku kata dan tekanan
plainly (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
Keluarga kata
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
Ungkapan
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.