plainly
gb/plˈeɪnli/ us/plˈeɪnli/
B1
Anh
~ 2300
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B1
property
1
In a clear and direct way
In a way that is easy to understand and honest.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to say [something] plainly
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'plainly' with 'simply' in all contexts; 'plainly' usually refers to clarity or honesty rather than ease or lack of complexity.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
vaguely (Means in an unclear or imprecise way, the opposite of speaking plainly.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
speak plainly
|state plainly
|explain plainly
|put plainly
Chủ đề
communication
|clarity
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse this sense when they mean 'clearly'; context determines whether it's about style/appearance or clarity.
Từ đồng nghĩa
simply (Can mean without decoration, but also means 'merely' or 'only' in other contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
elaborately (Means with many details or decorations, the opposite of plainly in this sense.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
plainly dressed
|plainly decorated
|plainly furnished
Chủ đề
appearance
|style
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The room is plainly decorated.
- He is plainly dressed.
- The house is plainly built.
Ngữ pháp
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plainly
IPA
GB/plˈeɪnli/
US/plˈeɪnli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
plainly (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (plainly)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: plainly
- Plural: plainlies
Họ từ
Forms
plainlies
noun
Core family
plain
adjective A2
plainness
noun
Cách diễn đạt
plainly speaking
1/plˈeɪnli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Speaking in a clear and direct way
Saying something in a way that is clear and honest.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- To put it plainly, we can't afford it.
- To put it plainly, she doesn't like you.