Just plain... meaning in English
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Definition
plain (paranoid): unmistakeably, clearly, simply, obviously (paranoid)
The main meaning of plain is simple, ordinary:
I'm just wearing a plain skirt today, nothing special!
Why did you say that? Are you just plain stupid?
Examples
- "Are you feeling exposed, vulnerable or just plain paranoid?"
Exercise 1
In the text above, there is a synonym for each of the following words. Find them:
Example: "secure" = ? You should type the word "safe" (from the phrase, "Super Safe Security System")
"simply" =
"includes" =
"shock" =
Example: "secure" = ? You should type the word "safe" (from the phrase, "Super Safe Security System")
"simply" =
"includes" =
"shock" =
In the text above, there is a synonym for each of the following words. Find them:
Example: "secure" = ? You should type the word "safe" (from the phrase, "Super Safe Security System")
"simply" = plain 1
"includes" = features 2
"shock" = jolt 3
Example: "secure" = ? You should type the word "safe" (from the phrase, "Super Safe Security System")
"simply" = plain 1
"includes" = features 2
"shock" = jolt 3
1 plain: Another word for "plain" is "simply".
2 features: The verb "to include" is synonymous with "to feature" in this context. Both verbs indicate that the security system provides closed-circuit surveillance video.
3 jolt: Another word for "jolt" is "shock". In this sentence, "jolt of justice" refers to the electrical discharge emitted from the SSSS3000.
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