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trim vs plain

plain vs trim

trim and plain both are nouns.

trim and plain both are adjectives.

trim and plain both are verbs.

trim is not an adverb while plain is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trim Yes Yes Yes No
plain Yes Yes Yes Yes
trim (noun) plain (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment extensive tract of level open land
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance
trim (adjective) plain (adjective)
severely simple in line or design not elaborate or elaborated; simple
thin and fit lacking patterns especially in color
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder free from any effort to soften to disguise
neat and smart in appearance 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
trim (verb) plain (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used
cut closely
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
trim (adverb) plain (adverb)
unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Difference between trim and plain

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