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plains

/pleɪnz/

plainnoun

plains

/pleɪn/

Translations

равнина

The vast plain stretched out before us.

Перед нами простиралась обширная равнина.

Additional translations

плато

простор

Definitions

An extensive area of level or gently rolling land with few trees.

Herds of bison once roamed the North American plain.

Synonyms

level land

plainverb

plains

plained

Past Simple

plained

Past Participle

plaining

Gerund

Archaic; seldom used in modern English.

Definitions

(Archaic) To lament or complain.

The peasants plained of their hardships to the lord.

(Archaic) To make plain or explain; clarify.

He patiently plained the difficult passages for his pupils.

Synonyms

make clear

plainadjective

Definitions

Not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character.

She wore a plain dress to the party, avoiding any flashy designs.

Easy to perceive or understand; clear.

The instructions were written in plain language, making them easy to follow.

Not beautiful or attractive; ordinary in appearance.

Despite her plain looks, she had a charming personality that won everyone over.

plainadverb

Definitions

Used as an intensifier meaning simply, purely, or downright.

That idea is just plain absurd.