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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.

Plain vs Free - What's the difference?

plain | free | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between plain and free

is that plain is a plane while free is freely; willingly.

As adjectives the difference between plain and free

is that plain is flat, level while free is unconstrained.

As adverbs the difference between plain and free

is that plain is simply while free is without needing to pay.

As nouns the difference between plain and free

is that plain is a lamentation while free is abbreviation of free kick.

As verbs the difference between plain and free

is that plain is to lament, bewail while free is to make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses.

Single vs Plain - What's the difference?

single | plain | Related terms |

Single is a related term of plain.


As nouns the difference between single and plain

is that single is single (45rpm vinyl record) 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 Bemoan - What's the difference?

plain | bemoan |


As verbs the difference between plain and bemoan

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 bemoan is to moan or complain about; be dismayed or worried about something.

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.

Household vs Plain - What's the difference?

household | plain | Related terms |

Household is a related term of plain.


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

is that household is (obsolete) a line of ancestry; a race or house while plain is (obsolete) a.

As nouns the difference between household and plain

is that household is collectively, all the persons who live in a given house; a family including attendants, servants etc; a domestic or family establishment while plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As adjectives the difference between household and plain

is that household is belonging to the same house and family while 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.

Undeniable vs Plain - What's the difference?

undeniable | plain | Related terms |

Undeniable is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between undeniable and plain

is that undeniable is irrefutable, or impossible to deny 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.

Dumb vs Plain - What's the difference?

dumb | plain | Related terms |

Dumb is a related term of plain.


As adjectives the difference between dumb and plain

is that dumb is (label) unable to speak; lacking power of speech while plain is .

As verbs the difference between dumb and plain

is that dumb is to silence 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 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 Humdrum - What's the difference?

plain | humdrum | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of humdrum.


As adjectives the difference between plain and humdrum

is that plain is while humdrum is lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.

As nouns the difference between plain and humdrum

is that plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief while humdrum is the quality of lacking variety or excitement; dullness.

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 Primary - What's the difference?

plain | primary | Related terms |

Plain is a related term of primary.


As adjectives the difference between plain and primary

is that plain is while primary is the first in a group or series.

As nouns the difference between plain and primary

is that plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief while primary is a primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

As verbs the difference between plain and primary

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 primary is (us|intransitive) to take part in a primary election.

As an adverb plain

is (colloquial) simply.

Customary vs Plain - What's the difference?

customary | plain | Related terms |

Customary is a related term of plain.


As nouns the difference between customary and plain

is that customary is a book containing laws and usages, or customs; a custumal while plain is (rare|poetic) a lamentation or plain can be an expanse of land with relatively low relief.

As adjectives the difference between customary and plain

is that customary is agreeing with, or established by, custom; established by common usage; conventional; habitual while 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.

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