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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