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complain vs plain

plain vs complain

complain is not a noun while plain is a noun.

complain is not an adjective while plain is an adjective.

complain and plain both are verbs.

complain is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
complain No No Yes No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, complain and plain are synonyms defined as:
  • complain and plain: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Other synonyms of complain include kick, kvetch, quetch, sound off.
complain (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
complain (adjective) plain (adjective)
not elaborate or elaborated; simple
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
complain (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
complain (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between complain and plain

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