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Cipher vs Plain - What's the difference?

cipher | plain |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between cipher and plain

is that cipher is (obsolete) zero while plain is (obsolete) a.

As nouns the difference between cipher and plain

is that cipher is a numeric character while plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As verbs the difference between cipher and plain

is that cipher is (regional|dated) to calculate while plain is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

As an adjective plain is

.

As an adverb plain is

(colloquial) simply.

Plain vs Spare - What's the difference?

plain | spare |


As adjectives the difference between plain and spare

is that plain is while spare is scanty; not abundant or plentiful.

As nouns the difference between plain and spare

is that plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief while spare is the act of sparing; moderation; restraint.

As verbs the difference between plain and spare

is that plain is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface while spare is to show mercy.

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

Vanilla vs Plain - What's the difference?

vanilla | plain |


As a proper noun vanilla

is .

As an adjective plain is

.

As an adverb plain is

(colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain is

(rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

Plain vs Undefined - What's the difference?

plain | undefined |


As adjectives the difference between plain and undefined

is that plain is while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain

is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain

is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

Plain vs Insipid - What's the difference?

plain | insipid |


As adjectives the difference between plain and insipid

is that plain is while insipid is insipid.

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain

is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain

is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

Plain vs Filed - What's the difference?

plain | filed |


As verbs the difference between plain and filed

is that plain is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface while filed is (file).

As an adjective plain

is .

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain

is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

Plain vs Unnatural - What's the difference?

plain | unnatural |


As adjectives the difference between plain and unnatural

is that plain is while unnatural is not natural; supernatural or artificial.

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

As a noun plain

is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain

is to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

Sudden vs Plain - What's the difference?

sudden | plain |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sudden and plain

is that sudden is (obsolete) an unexpected occurrence; a surprise while plain is (obsolete) a.

As adjectives the difference between sudden and plain

is that sudden is happening quickly and with little or no warning while plain is .

As adverbs the difference between sudden and plain

is that sudden is (poetic) suddenly while plain is (colloquial) simply.

As nouns the difference between sudden and plain

is that sudden is (obsolete) an unexpected occurrence; a surprise while plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail or plain can be (obsolete|transitive) to plane or level; to make plain or even on the surface.

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