plain

adjective
UK: /pleɪn/
US: /pleɪn/

  1. Easy to see or understand; clear.

    1. It is plain that they don't want to come. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's quite plain to me that he's not being entirely honest about the situation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not decorated or elaborate; simple in style or appearance.

    1. She wore a plain dress to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. The room was furnished with plain, functional furniture, reflecting its purpose. [ ] [ ]

  3. A large area of flat land with few trees.

    1. We drove for miles across the vast plain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The settlers built their homes on the fertile plain near the river. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

evident obvious clear flat simple
plain adverb

  1. Clearly and simply; in a way that is easy to understand.

    1. I told him plain that I wasn't happy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spoke plain about the need for reform within the organization. [ ] [ ]
plain noun

  1. A large area of flat land with few trees.

    1. Buffaloes roamed the great plains. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pioneers crossed the plains in search of new opportunities. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plain" in English means: Easy to see or understand; clear., Not decorated or elaborate; simple in style or appearance., A large area of flat land with few trees..

The phonetic transcription of "plain" is /pleɪn/ in British English and /pleɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plain": evident, obvious, clear, flat, simple.

Example usage of "plain": "It is plain that they don't want to come.". More examples on the page.