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Plain
/pleɪn/
Something without extra features or decoration; very straightforward and clear
Synonyms:
simple
clear
unadorned
Antonyms:
decorated
complex
fancy
Examples:
A broad
plain
spreads before us.
Your speaking countenance,' said Wegg, 'puts it
plainer
than language.
I crossed flat
plains
and high mountains.
Etymology:
From Latin
planus
meaning flat or level, via Old French
plain
, Middle English
plein
, meaning simple or without adornment.
Usage Statistics:
21 mentions per 1 million words
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