plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
انگریزی
~ 2300
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
استعمال کا انداز:
to say [something] plainly
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
ہم معنی الفاظ
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.)
متضاد الفاظ
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
لفظی تراکیب
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
موضوعات
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
عام غلطی:
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
ہم معنی الفاظ
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
لفظی تراکیب
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
موضوعات
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
plainly (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
عبارات
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.