CEFR B1

plain

noun

Meaning

A large area of flat or gently sloping land with few trees.

Examples

The vast plains of Africa are home to many large animals.
Nomadic tribes have lived on the steppes, a type of plain, for centuries.

Synonyms: flatland, expanse, grassland, savanna

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plain (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pleɪn/

Definition

A large area of flat or gently sloping land with few trees.

Examples

The vast plains of Africa are home to many large animals.
Nomadic tribes have lived on the steppes, a type of plain, for centuries.
The landscape changed from rolling hills to a wide, flat plain as we drove west.

How to Use plain

plain to see (idiom): Obvious or easy to understand. — "It was plain to see that she was unhappy."
plain speaking (collocation): Direct and honest talk, even if it might be unpleasant. — "He's known for his plain speaking, never shying away from difficult truths."

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