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    plain

    US /plen/

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    UK /pleɪn/

    A1TOEIC
    adj.AdjectiveObvious; clearly so, true
    The plain truth is we cannot afford to send you to college
    adj.AdjectiveVery simple, ordinary; not decorated; not striped
    The dress that she chose was too plain for such a formal occasion
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Wide open area of flat, dry land
    The animals were free to roam where they liked on the plain
    adj.AdjectiveFrank or straightforward in speech or manner.
    He was very plain in his criticism.
    adj.AdjectiveNot beautiful or attractive.
    She considered herself rather plain.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A simple, unpatterned fabric.
    The dress was made of plain cotton.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo sew (fabric) with a plain stitch.
    She plain sewed the edges of the fabric.
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Cooked or served simply, without additions or embellishments.
    We ordered plain oysters at the restaurant.

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    Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste

    16:54Improve your Vocabulary: 50 adjectives to describe what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
    • plain, it's got some flavour, but in a good way. "Zesty", again, this is positive. If

      plain, it's got some flavour, but in a good way. "Zesty", again, this is positive. If

    • "A tangy lemon cheesecake" is... you know, it's not plain.

      "A tangy lemon cheesecake" is... you know, it's not plain.

    B1

    Smart Snack Recipes: Quick and Easy Snack Food Ideas

    03:59Smart Snack Recipes: Quick and Easy Snack Food Ideas
    • and most of us just don't like to drink plain water.

      and most of us just don't like to drink plain water.

    • And suddenly your water isn't just a plain drink; it's a jazzy drink.

      And suddenly your water isn't just a plain drink; it's a jazzy drink.

    B2

    KIDS vs. FOOD - CHICKEN FEET

    04:29KIDS vs. FOOD - CHICKEN FEET
    • It's just this plain food that's gross.

      It's just this plain food that's gross.

    • It's just this plain food that's gross.

      It's just this plain food that's gross.

    B1

    Taiwanese Food (Xiao Long Bao - 小籠包): Eating soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) in Taipei, Taiwan

    13:53Taiwanese Food (Xiao Long Bao - 小籠包): Eating soup dumplings at Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐) in Taipei, Taiwan
    • this sounds kind of plain but this is the star.

      this sounds kind of plain but this is the star.

    • Sounds kind of plain but this is a star.

      Sounds kind of plain but this is a star.

    B1

    The Prestige: Hiding In Plain Sight

    07:38The Prestige: Hiding In Plain Sight
    • The Prestige: Hiding in Plain Sight

      The Prestige: Hiding in Plain Sight

    • In other words, he wants to hide in plain sight.

      In other words, he wants to hide in plain sight.

    B1

    US vs UK Wingstop Menu Tier List | Food Wars | Insider Food

    19:36US vs UK Wingstop Menu Tier List | Food Wars | Insider Food
    • Before getting into the rankings, let's taste the plain flavor of each chicken type.

      Before getting into the rankings, let's taste the plain flavor of each chicken type.

    • But just plain wings.

      But just plain wings.

    B1

    US vs UK Pizza Hut | Foreign Exchange | Food Wars

    29:39US vs UK Pizza Hut | Foreign Exchange | Food Wars
    • In addition to that, you can get an Oven-Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta, which I imagine is just this with some chicken and just plain pasta with marinara sauce if you are four years old.

      In addition to that, you can get an Oven-Baked Chicken Alfredo Pasta, which I imagine is just this with some chicken and just plain pasta with marinara sauce if you are four years old.

    • Firstly, we just have the plain ones.

      Firstly, we just have the plain ones.

    B1

    The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

    09:28The Vajont Dam Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror
    • The wave swept away trees, rocks, buildings, cars and people, leaving behind nothing but a flat plain of mud.

      The wave swept away trees, rocks, buildings, cars and people, leaving behind nothing but a flat plain of mud.

    B1

    UK vs USA Holiday Special | Food Wars | Insider Food

    37:58UK vs USA Holiday Special | Food Wars | Insider Food
    • I couldn't find a cookie decorating kit, but I did want to get involved, so I just got some plain cookies and some icing.

      I couldn't find a cookie decorating kit, but I did want to get involved, so I just got some plain cookies and some icing.

    B2

    DRINKING A LOT OF WATER WILL NOT HYDRATE YOU

    07:19DRINKING A LOT OF WATER WILL NOT HYDRATE YOU
    • And then also if you're drinking a lot of plain water without salt, you're just gonna create a situation where you're gonna actually be very deficient in salt.

      And then also if you're drinking a lot of plain water without salt, you're just gonna create a situation where you're gonna actually be very deficient in salt.

    B2