Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Plains.
How to pronounce plains:
US
Plains - as an adjective
Lacking patterns especially in color
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unpatterned14Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
patterned12Plains - as a noun
Extensive tract of level open land
Example: "They emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain"
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champaign19field9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dry landearth8ground8land5solid groundterra firmaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side
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knit8knit stitchplain stitchPlains - as an adverb
Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
Example: "The answer is obviously wrong"
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apparently17evidently16manifestly18obviously17patently13plainly12Plains - as an adjective satellite
Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Example: "The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"
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apparent12evident11manifest13palpable14patent8unmistakable20Not mixed with extraneous elements
Example: "Plain water"
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sheer8unmingled13unmixed17Free from any effort to soften to disguise
Example: "The plain and unvarnished truth"
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unvarnished18Lacking embellishment or ornamentation
Example: "A plain hair style"
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bare6spare7unembellished21unornamented15Lacking in physical beauty or proportion
Example: "A homely child"
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homely14Plains - as a verb
Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
Example: "My mother complains all day"
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complain14kick14kvetch18quetch20sound offHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The African savanna is characterized by rolling plains and scattered trees."
"I went for a leisurely walk across the grassy plains."
"The bison once roamed freely on the American plains."
"She prefers the calm and quiet of the plains over the hustle and bustle of the city."
"Farmers in the Midwest rely on the fertile plains to grow crops."
Word Game Points
Is PLAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is PLAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PLAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plains is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
