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I. plain [pleɪn] ADJ

1. plain:

plain (simple)
plain (not flavoured)
plain (not flavoured)
plain food

2. plain (uncomplicated):

plain

3. plain (clear):

plain
plain
to make sth plain

4. plain attr (sheer):

plain
plain

5. plain (unattractive):

plain

II. plain [pleɪn] ADV

1. plain (simply):

plain
plain and simple

2. plain inf (downright):

plain

III. plain [pleɪn] N

1. plain (area of flat land):

plain
plain

2. plain (in knitting):

plain

plain ˈchocolate N

plain chocolate

plain ˈclothes N pl

plain clothes
in plain clothes

plain ˈsail·ing N no pl fig to be plain sailing

plain sailing

plain-ˈspo·ken ADJ to be plain-spoken

plain-spoken

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Plain radiography is utilized on a limited basis and ultrasound is used in limited circumstances, in particular in the pediatric population.
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Save for a few manufacturer logos, a silver-accented mousepad and a small, angular shelf surrounding the keyboard, this laptop is as plain as they come.
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Clan chieftains, like clan chiefs, may wear their own personal crest within a plain circlet inscribed with their own motto or slogan.
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Whirligigs are also known as pinwheels, buzzers, comic weathervanes, gee-haws, spinners, whirlygigs, whirlijig, whirlyjig, whirlybird, or plain whirly.
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Plain and simply stated, it turned out to be the best solution for all parties involved.
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