Meaning & use
Plainly
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In a manner that is clear and easy to see, hear, or understand; without ornamentation or pretense.
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She spoke plainly so no one could misunderstand her instructions.
He was plainly exhausted after the long shift.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'plain', meaning simple or unadorned; can modify both statements and appearances.
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