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plain vs earth

earth vs plain

plain and earth both are nouns.

plain is an adjective but earth is not an adjective.

plain and earth both are verbs.

plain is an adverb but earth is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
earth Yes No Yes No
As nouns, earth is a hypernym of plain; that is, earth is a word with a broader meaning than plain:
  • plain: extensive tract of level open land
  • earth: the solid part of the earth's surface
Other hypernyms of plain include dry land, ground, land, solid ground, terra firma.
plain (noun) earth (noun)
a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
extensive tract of level open land the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
the solid part of the earth's surface
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile
plain (adjective) earth (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
plain (verb) earth (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness connect to the earth
hide in the earth like a hunted animal
plain (adverb) earth (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between plain and earth

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