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