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English to English adverb 1. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')  the answer is obviously wrong|she was in bed and evidently in great pain|he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list|it is all patently nonsense|she has apparently been living here for some time|I thought he owned the property, but apparently not|You are plainly wrong|he is plain stubborn source: wordnet30
2. in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment she was dressed plainly|they lived very simply source: wordnet30
3. In a plain manner; clearly. source: webster1913
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