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