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PLAINS

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Plains.

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Plains - as an adjective

Not elaborate or elaborated; simple

Example: "Plain food"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fancy

Lacking patterns especially in color

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unpatterned
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
patterned

Plains - as a noun

Extensive tract of level open land

Example: "They emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
champaignfield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dry landearthgroundlandsolid groundterra firma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the lefthand side

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knitknit stitchplain stitch

Plains - as an adverb

Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Example: "The answer is obviously wrong"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparentlyevidentlymanifestlyobviouslypatentlyplainly

Plains - 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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparentevidentmanifestpalpablepatentunmistakable

Not mixed with extraneous elements

Example: "Plain water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheerunmingledunmixed

Free from any effort to soften to disguise

Example: "The plain and unvarnished truth"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unvarnished

Lacking embellishment or ornamentation

Example: "A plain hair style"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barespareunembellishedunornamented

Lacking in physical beauty or proportion

Example: "A homely child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homely

Plains - as a verb

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."
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Word Game Points

Is PLAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, plains is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
PLAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PLAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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