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  • 1plain — I UK [pleɪn] / US adjective Word forms plain : adjective plain comparative plainer superlative plainest ** 1) easily seen or understood Hugh s message was short, but the meaning was plain enough. it is plain (that): It was plain that they knew… …

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  • 2plain — plain1 [ pleın ] adjective ** 1. ) easily seen or understood: Hugh s message was short, but the meaning was plain enough. it is plain (that): It was plain that they knew each other already. it is plain to someone (that): It was plain to everyone… …

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  • 3plain — 01. My son loves yogurt with fruit in it, but I prefer [plain] yogurt myself. 02. The band was [plainly] nervous as they waited to go on stage. 03. She would be a very [plain] looking woman, but her smile makes her look beautiful. 04. The hostess …

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  • 4plain — 1. adj., adv., & n. adj. 1 clear; evident (is plain to see). 2 readily understood; simple (in plain words). 3 a (of food, sewing, decoration, etc.) uncomplicated; not elaborate; unembellished; simple. b without a decorative pattern. 4 (esp. of a… …

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  • 5Plain Chant — • Description and history of the precursor to Gregorian chant Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Plain Chant     Plain Chant     † …

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  • 6Plain White T's — The Plain White T s playing at the Metro in Chicago, May 2009 Background information Origin Chicago, Illinois, US …

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  • 7Plain people — are Christian groups characterized by separation from the world and simple living, including plain dress. These group include Amish, Old Order, Conservative and Old Colony Mennonites, Old German Baptist Brethren and Old Order River Brethren, and… …

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  • 8Plain Chachalaca — Conservation status Least Concern ( …

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  • 9Plain English — (sometimes referred to more broadly as plain language) is a communication style that focuses on considering the audience s needs when writing. It recommends avoiding unnecessary words and avoiding jargon, technical terms, and long and ambiguous… …

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  • 10plain — adj 1 plane, flat, *level, even, smooth, flush Antonyms: solid 2 clear, distinct, obvious, *evident, manifest, patent, apparent, palpable Analogous words: *clear, lucid, perspicuous: *explicit, express, definite, specific, categorical Antonyms:… …

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