plain

Describes something that is simple, ordinary, or without decoration; also used to mean clear or obvious.

ruОписывает что-то простое, обычное или без украшений; также используется в значении ясный или очевидный.esDescribe algo simple, corriente o sin adornos; también se usa para indicar que algo es claro u obvio.frQualifie quelque chose de simple, ordinaire ou sans ornement ; aussi utilisé pour signifier clair ou évident.deBezeichnet etwas Einfaches, Gewöhnliches oder Schlichtes ohne Verzierungen; auch im Sinne von klar, deutlich oder offensichtlich.ptDescreve algo simples, comum ou sem enfeites; também é usado no sentido de claro ou óbvio.zh形容某物简单、普通、没有装饰；也表示清楚、明显、易懂。arيصف شيئًا بسيطًا أو عاديًا أو خاليًا من الزخرفة؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى واضح أو ظاهر.

1. Simple or unadorned A2 formal

   Without decoration, pattern, or extra features; basic.

   • She wore a plain white dress.
   • The room was plain but comfortable.
   • He prefers plain food without too many spices.

   ruПростойesSencillo o sin adornosfrSimple, sans ornementdeEinfachptSimpleszh朴素的arبسيط

   Sinónimos: austerebarebasicmodestno-frillsordinaryseveresimplespartanstarkunadornedundecoratedunembellishedunostentatiousunpretentious

   Antónimos: adorneddecoratedelaboratefancyflamboyantgaudyornamentalornateshowy

2. Clear or obvious B1 formal

   Easy to see, hear, or understand; evident.

   • It was plain to everyone that she was lying.
   • The instructions are written in plain English.
   • The truth is plain for all to see.

   ruОчевидныйesclaro, evidentefrclair / évidentdeOffensichtlichptÓbviozh明显的arواضح

   Sinónimos: apparentcleardistinctevidentmanifestobviouspatenttransparentunmistakablevisible

   Antónimos: ambiguoushiddenindistinctobscureunclearvague

3. Not attractive B1 informal

   Used to describe someone's appearance as ordinary or not beautiful.

   • She considered herself plain compared to her sister.
   • He was a plain-looking man with a kind smile.
   • The actress played the role of a plain, shy girl.

   ruНекрасивыйespoco atractivofrQui n'est pas beau, quelconquedeUnattraktivptSem atrativoszh不好看的arغير جذاب

   Sinónimos: homelyill-favoredordinaryuglyunattractiveunlovelyunremarkable

   Antónimos: attractivebeautifulgorgeoushandsomelovelyprettystunning

• plainer comparative form
• plainest superlative form

An adverb meaning "clearly," "simply," or "without doubt." It is used to emphasize the straightforwardness or obviousness of a statement or action.

ruНаречие, означающее «ясно», «просто» или «без сомнения». Используется для подчеркивания прямолинейности или очевидности утверждения или действия.esAdverbio que significa «claramente», «simplemente» o «sin duda». Se usa para enfatizar la franqueza o evidencia de una afirmación o acción.frAdverbe signifiant « clairement », « simplement » ou « sans doute ». Il sert à souligner le caractère direct ou évident d'une affirmation ou d'une action.deAdverb, das „klar“, „einfach“ oder „ohne Zweifel“ bedeutet. Es wird verwendet, um die Direktheit oder Offensichtlichkeit einer Aussage oder Handlung zu betonen.ptAdvérbio que significa "claramente", "simplesmente" ou "sem dúvida". É usado para enfatizar a franqueza ou a obviedade de uma afirmação ou ação.zh副词，表示“清楚地”、“简单地”或“毫无疑问地”，用于强调直截了当或显而易见。arحال أو ظرف معناه «بوضوح» أو «ببساطة» أو «بلا شك». يُستعمل لتأكيد صراحة القول أو بداهة الفعل.

1. Clearly or obviously B1 informal

   Used to emphasize that something is very clear or easy to understand.

   • He was plain wrong about the facts.
   • She told him plain that she didn't want to go.
   • The instructions were plain simple to follow.

   ruЯвноesclaramente, evidentementefrclairement, manifestementdeEindeutigptClaramentezh显然arبوضوح

   Sinónimos: clearlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyunmistakably

2. Completely or absolutely B2 informal american

   Used as an intensifier to mean 'totally' or 'absolutely'.

   • That's just plain ridiculous.
   • He's plain crazy to try that stunt.
   • It's plain impossible to finish in one day.

   ruСовершенноestotalmente, absolutamentefrComplètement, absolumentdeVölligptCompletamentezh完全arتمامًا

   Sinónimos: absolutelycompletelyentirelyquitesimplytotallyutterly

• plainer comparative form
• plainest superlative form

A noun referring to a large area of flat land with few trees, or an adjective describing something simple, clear, or unadorned.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее большую площадь равнинной земли с небольшим количеством деревьев, или прилагательное, описывающее что-то простое, ясное или без украшений.esSustantivo que designa una gran extensión de tierra llana con pocos árboles, o adjetivo que describe algo simple, claro o sin adornos.frNom désignant une grande étendue de terre plate avec peu d'arbres, ou adjectif décrivant quelque chose de simple, clair ou sans ornement.deSubstantiv für eine große flache Landfläche mit wenigen Bäumen oder Adjektiv für etwas Einfaches, Klares oder Schmuckloses.ptSubstantivo que designa uma grande área de terra plana com poucas árvores, ou adjetivo que descreve algo simples, claro ou sem enfeites.zh名词，指大片平坦、树木稀少的土地，即平原；也作形容词，表示简单的、清楚的或没有装饰的。arاسم يدل على مساحة واسعة من الأرض المستوية قليلة الأشجار، أو صفة تصف شيئًا بسيطًا أو واضحًا أو خاليًا من الزينة.

1. Large flat area of land A2 formal

   A large area of flat land with few trees, often used for farming.

   • The Great Plains stretch across the central United States.
   • Farmers grow wheat on the vast plains.
   • The herd of buffalo roamed across the open plain.

   ruРавнинаesLlanurafrPlainedeEbeneptPlaníciezh平原arسهل

   Sinónimos: grasslandlowlandprairiesavannasteppe

• plains plural form
• plains' possessive plural form
• plain's possessive singular form