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Conventional vs Plain - What's the difference?

conventional | plain | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between conventional and plain

is that conventional is pertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour while plain is flat, level.

As nouns the difference between conventional and plain

is that conventional is a conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal while plain is a lamentation.

As an adverb plain is

simply.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail.

Plain vs Indisputable - What's the difference?

plain | indisputable | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of indisputable.


As adjectives the difference between plain and indisputable

is that plain is while indisputable is not disputable; not open to question; obviously true.

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.

Unpleasant vs Plain - What's the difference?

unpleasant | plain | Related terms |

Unpleasant is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between unpleasant and plain

is that unpleasant is not pleasant while 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.

Colloquial vs Plain - What's the difference?

colloquial | plain | Synonyms |

Colloquial is a synonym of plain.


As adjectives the difference between colloquial and plain

is that colloquial is (linguistics) denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation; informal while 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 Soft - What's the difference?

plain | soft | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between plain and soft

is that plain is a plane while soft is softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

As adjectives the difference between plain and soft

is that plain is flat, level while soft is easily giving way under pressure.

As adverbs the difference between plain and soft

is that plain is simply while soft is softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

As nouns the difference between plain and soft

is that plain is a lamentation while soft is a soft or foolish person; an idiot.

As a verb plain

is to lament, bewail.

As an interjection soft is

be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

Time-honored vs Plain - What's the difference?

time-honored | plain | Related terms |

Time-honored is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between time-honored and plain

is that time-honored is honored because of great age, or long usage while 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.

Unclosed vs Plain - What's the difference?

unclosed | plain | Related terms |

Unclosed is a related term of plain.


As verbs the difference between unclosed and plain

is that unclosed is (unclose) 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 adjectives the difference between unclosed and plain

is that unclosed is not closed; left open while 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.

Dead vs Plain - What's the difference?

dead | plain | Related terms |

Dead is a related term of plain.


As nouns the difference between dead and plain

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

As an adjective plain is

.

As an adverb plain is

(colloquial) simply.

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 Monotonous - What's the difference?

plain | monotonous | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of monotonous.


As adjectives the difference between plain and monotonous

is that plain is while monotonous is having an unvarying tone or pitch.

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 Conclusive - What's the difference?

plain | conclusive | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of conclusive.


As adjectives the difference between plain and conclusive

is that plain is while conclusive is pertaining to a conclusion.

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.

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