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plain

/pleɪn/
plain pleɪn
English Definition
adj. simple and not complicated
中文释义
简单的,朴素的
Significado en Español
sencillo, simple
한국어 뜻
단순한, 소박한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đơn giản, giản dị
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Example Sentence

She wore a plain white shirt.

她穿着一件朴素的白衬衫。

Synonyms
simple basic unadorned
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “plain”:

  1. A simple
  2. B elaborate
  3. C ornate
  4. D fancy
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A — simple. “plain” means adj. simple and not complicated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She preferred a ______ white dress without any fancy decorations at all.

  1. A flashy
  2. B plain
  3. C fancy
  4. D ornate
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B — plain. “plain” means adj. simple and not complicated

Common questions about “plain”

What does “plain” mean?

plain — adj. simple and not complicated. In Chinese: 简单的,朴素的.

How do you pronounce “plain”?

plain is pronounced /pleɪn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: plain.

How do you use “plain” in a sentence?

She wore a plain white shirt. (她穿着一件朴素的白衬衫。)

What are synonyms for “plain”?

simple, basic, unadorned — all close in meaning to plain (adj. simple and not complicated).

Is “plain” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. plain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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