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patently vs plain

plain vs patently

patently is not a noun while plain is a noun.

patently is not an adjective while plain is an adjective.

patently is not a verb while plain is a verb.

patently and plain both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
patently No No No Yes
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adverbs, patently and plain are synonyms defined as:
  • patently and plain: unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Other synonyms of patently include apparently, evidently, manifestly, obviously, plainly.
patently (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
patently (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
patently (verb) plain (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
patently (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between patently and plain

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