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obvious vs plain

plain vs obvious

obvious is not a noun while plain is a noun.

obvious and plain both are adjectives.

obvious is not a verb while plain is a verb.

obvious is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obvious No Yes No No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
obvious (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
obvious (adjective) plain (adjective)
easily perceived and understood 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
obvious (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
obvious (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between obvious and plain

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