plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to say [something] plainly
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
plainly (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.