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Homespun vs Plain - What's the difference?

homespun | plain | Related terms |

Homespun is a related term of plain.


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

is that homespun is (obsolete) an unpolished, rustic person example: "what hempen homespuns have we swaggering here?" - puck, a midsummer night's dream act iii scene i while plain is (obsolete) a.

As adjectives the difference between homespun and plain

is that homespun is (of yarn) spun in the home while plain is .

As nouns the difference between homespun and plain

is that homespun is fabric made from homespun yarn while plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

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.

Tiresome vs Plain - What's the difference?

tiresome | plain | Related terms |

Tiresome is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between tiresome and plain

is that tiresome is causing fatigue or boredom; wearisome 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.

Unmixed vs Plain - What's the difference?

unmixed | plain | Related terms |

Unmixed is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between unmixed and plain

is that unmixed is pure, not mixed or combined 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.

Lucid vs Plain - What's the difference?

lucid | plain | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between lucid and plain

is that lucid is clear; easily understood while plain is flat, level.

As nouns the difference between lucid and plain

is that lucid is a lucid dream while plain is a lamentation.

As an adverb plain is

simply.

As a verb plain is

to lament, bewail.

Plain vs Shallow - What's the difference?

plain | shallow | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between plain and shallow

is that plain is a plane while shallow is not deep in tone.

As adjectives the difference between plain and shallow

is that plain is flat, level while shallow is having little depth; significantly less deep than wide.

As nouns the difference between plain and shallow

is that plain is a lamentation while shallow is a shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

As verbs the difference between plain and shallow

is that plain is to lament, bewail while shallow is to make or become less deep.

As an adverb plain

is simply.

Plain vs Generous - What's the difference?

plain | generous | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of generous.


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

is that plain is (obsolete) a while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

As adjectives the difference between plain and generous

is that plain is while generous is (obsolete) of noble birth.

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.

Visible vs Plain - What's the difference?

visible | plain | Related terms |

Visible is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between visible and plain

is that visible is able to be seen 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 Silly - What's the difference?

plain | silly | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of silly.


In colloquial|lang=en terms the difference between plain and silly

is that plain is (colloquial) simply while silly is (colloquial) a mistake.

As adjectives the difference between plain and silly

is that plain is while silly is (label) pitiable; deserving of compassion; helpless.

As nouns the difference between plain and silly

is that plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief while silly is (colloquial) a silly person; a fool.

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.

True vs Plain - What's the difference?

true | plain | Related terms |

True is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between true and plain

is that true is (label) one of two states of a boolean variable; logic 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 Defenseless - What's the difference?

plain | defenseless | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of defenseless.


As adjectives the difference between plain and defenseless

is that plain is while defenseless is lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack.

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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