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