plain
Translation
plain, simple, clear, obvious
Examples
She wore a plain white dress.
She wore a plain white dress.
The truth is plain to see.
The truth is plain to see.
I prefer plain yogurt.
I prefer plain yoghurt.
Grammar Patterns
a plain ((noun)) She wore a plain white dress.
it is plain that ((clause)) The truth is plain to see.
Similar Words
Synonyms: simple, clear, ordinary; Antonyms: decorated, fancy, complex
Etymology
From Latin 'planus' meaning 'flat, level'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'plain' piece of paper: it's simple, undecorated, and any message on it is 'plain' to see.