obviously vs plain

plain vs obviously

obviously is not a noun while plain is a noun.

obviously is not an adjective while plain is an adjective.

obviously is not a verb while plain is a verb.

obviously and plain both are adverbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
obviously	No	No	No	Yes
plain	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adverbs, obviously and plain are synonyms defined as:

obviously and plain: unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Other synonyms of obviously include apparently, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly.

obviously (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

obviously (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

obviously (verb)	plain (verb)
	express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

obviously (adverb)	plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')	unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Difference between obviously and plain

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