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plain vs patently

patently vs plain

plain is a noun but patently is not a noun.

plain is an adjective but patently is not an adjective.

plain is a verb but patently is not a verb.

plain and patently both are adverbs.

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

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