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plain vs dry

dry vs plain

plain and dry both are nouns.

plain and dry both are adjectives.

plain and dry both are verbs.

plain is an adverb but dry is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
dry Yes Yes Yes No
plain (noun) dry (noun)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
extensive tract of level open land
plain (adjective) dry (adjective)
not elaborate or elaborated; simple free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
lacking patterns especially in color not producing milk
free from any effort to soften to disguise (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
not mixed with extraneous elements lacking moisture or volatile components
lacking embellishment or ornamentation without a mucous or watery discharge
lacking in physical beauty or proportion having a large proportion of strong liquor
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
plain (verb) dry (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
plain (adverb) dry (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
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