Plain
(
adjective
,
noun
,
verb
,
adverb
)
(As an adjective)
Plain ( adjective )
- Not decorated or elaborate.
- Not having an interesting or beautiful appearance.
- Not difficult to understand or notice.
- Not mixed with other substances.
- Not having any special features.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english plægen, from latin plānus.
Examples:
- She wore a plain white dress.
- The building was plain and unadorned.
- The instructions were plain and easy to follow.
- He ordered a plain cup of coffee.
- The landscape was plain and unremarkable.
(As a noun)
Plain ( noun )
- Not decorated or elaborate.
- Not having an interesting or beautiful appearance.
- Not difficult to understand or notice.
- Not mixed with other substances.
- Not having any special features.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english plægen, from latin plānus.
Examples:
- She wore a plain white dress.
- The building was plain and unadorned.
- The instructions were plain and easy to follow.
- He ordered a plain cup of coffee.
- The landscape was plain and unremarkable.
(As a verb)
Plain ( verb )
- Not decorated or elaborate.
- Not having an interesting or beautiful appearance.
- Not difficult to understand or notice.
- Not mixed with other substances.
- Not having any special features.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english plægen, from latin plānus.
Examples:
- She wore a plain white dress.
- The building was plain and unadorned.
- The instructions were plain and easy to follow.
- He ordered a plain cup of coffee.
- The landscape was plain and unremarkable.
(As an adverb)
Plain ( adverb )
- Not decorated or elaborate.
- Not having an interesting or beautiful appearance.
- Not difficult to understand or notice.
- Not mixed with other substances.
- Not having any special features.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english plægen, from latin plānus.
Examples:
- She wore a plain white dress.
- The building was plain and unadorned.
- The instructions were plain and easy to follow.
- He ordered a plain cup of coffee.
- The landscape was plain and unremarkable.