WordCmp.com

apparent vs plain

plain vs apparent

apparent is not a noun while plain is a noun.

apparent and plain both are adjectives.

apparent is not a verb while plain is a verb.

apparent is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apparent No Yes No No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, apparent and plain are synonyms defined as:
  • apparent and plain: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Other synonyms of apparent include evident, manifest, palpable, patent, unmistakable.
apparent (noun) plain (noun)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
extensive tract of level open land
apparent (adjective) plain (adjective)
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment not elaborate or elaborated; simple
appearing as such but not necessarily so lacking patterns especially in color
free from any effort to soften to disguise
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
not mixed with extraneous elements
lacking embellishment or ornamentation
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
apparent (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
apparent (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between apparent and plain

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.