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plain

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/pleɪn/ · plain

Simple and without decoration; clear and easy to understand.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Simple and without decoration; clear and easy to understand.

سادہ اور بغیر کسی آرائش کے؛ واضح اور سمجھنے میں آسان۔

سادہ

sada

Synonyms

simpleclearunadornedسادہآسانبے آرائش

Antonyms

complexornatefancyپیچیدہآرائشیخوبصورت

Common Collocations

  • plain truth
  • plain language
  • plain style

Example Sentences

She prefers a plain style of dress.

وہ سادہ لباس کی طرز کو ترجیح دیتی ہیں۔

Woh sada libas ki tarz ko tarjeeh deti hain.

The instructions were written in plain language.

ہدایت سادہ زبان میں لکھی گئی تھیں۔

Hidayat sada zaban mein likhi gayi thin.

We need to get to the plain facts of the matter.

ہمیں معاملے کی سادہ حقیقتوں تک پہنچنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Hamen maamlay ki sada haqeeqaton tak pohanchne ki zaroorat hai.

Easily Confused With

plane:A plane refers to a flat two-dimensional surface or a flying vehicle, while 'plain' pertains to simplicity or lack of ornamentation.

Word Family

plainness
nounسادگی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a plain piece of paper without any designs.

A clear blue sky without clouds.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سادہ ہے دنیا کا طریقہ، نہ چالاکی نہ فریب ہے

Sada hai duniya ka tareeqa, na chaalaki na fareb hai.

The way of the world is simple, neither cunning nor deceitful.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سادگی میں ہی طاقت ہے

Sadaigi mein hi taqat hai.

There is strength in simplicity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "plain" — flat, level

First known use: 14th century

The word 'plain' has evolved from the Old French 'plain', which means flat or smooth. Its usage has broadened in English to describe simplicity and clarity.