Plainly and Plain

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Plainly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: you'll have to tell your relatives very plainly that you don't like perfume, or they'll keep giving it to you

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Plain is a synonym for plainly. In some cases you can use "Plain" instead the word "Plainly" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: plain, plainness

Plain adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: told her plain that he loved her

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Plainly is a synonym for plain. Sometimes you can use "Plainly" instead the word "Plain" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: plainly, plainness, plaint

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