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English to English adverb
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unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') |  | Example: the answer is obviously wrong
she was in bed and evidently in great pain
he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
it is all patently nonsense
she has apparently been living here for some time
I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
You are plainly wrong
he is plain stubborn
source: wordnet30
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in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | | Example: she was dressed plainly
they lived very simply
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
In a plain manner; clearly. | | source: webster1913
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