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dry vs plain

plain vs dry

dry and plain both are nouns.

dry and plain both are adjectives.

dry and plain both are verbs.

dry is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
dry (noun) plain (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages 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
dry (adjective) plain (adjective)
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet not elaborate or elaborated; simple
not producing milk lacking patterns especially in color
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation free from any effort to soften to disguise
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
lacking moisture or volatile components not mixed with extraneous elements
without a mucous or watery discharge lacking embellishment or ornamentation
having a large proportion of strong liquor lacking in physical beauty or proportion
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
dry (verb) plain (verb)
become dry or drier express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
remove the moisture from and make dry
dry (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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