plain

US /pleɪn/
UK /pleɪn/
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1.

not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character

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She prefers plain clothes without any patterns.
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The instructions were written in plain language.
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simpleunadornedunembellishedundecoratedunornamented
2.

easy to perceive or understand; clear

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It was plain to see that he was upset.
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The answer is plain for anyone to see.
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clearobviousevidentapparentmanifest
3.

(of a woman) not beautiful or attractive

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She was a rather plain woman, but very kind.
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Despite her plain appearance, she had a captivating personality.
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unattractivehomelyunprepossessingordinaryaverage
1.

a large area of flat land with few trees

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The pioneers crossed the vast plains in their wagons.
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Wild horses roamed freely across the grassy plains.
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flatlandgrasslandprairiesteppetundra
1.

in a simple, clear, or straightforward manner

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He spoke plainly and directly, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
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Tell me plainly what you want.
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clearlysimplydirectlyfranklycandidly
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plain flourplain clothesin plain English(as) plain as a pikestaff(as) plain as the nose on your face