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plain vs apparent

apparent vs plain

plain is a noun but apparent is not a noun.

plain and apparent both are adjectives.

plain is a verb but apparent is not a verb.

plain is an adverb but apparent is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
apparent No Yes No No
As adjectives, plain and apparent are synonyms defined as:
  • plain and apparent: clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Other synonyms of plain include evident, manifest, palpable, patent, unmistakable.
plain (noun) apparent (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
plain (adjective) apparent (adjective)
not elaborate or elaborated; simple clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
lacking patterns especially in color appearing as such but not necessarily so
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
plain (verb) apparent (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
plain (adverb) apparent (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between plain and apparent

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