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plain in Arabic

بَسِيط basīṭ

UK/pleɪn/

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Scotland/plen/

plain in Arabic: بَسِيط (basīṭ), سَهْل (sahl). In English, plain means flat, level.

Arabic words for plain

ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation
بَسِيط basīṭ
an expanse of land with relatively low relief
سَهْل sahl

English meaning of plain

  1. adjective Flat, level.
  2. adjective Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.
  3. adjective Of just one colour; lacking a pattern.
  4. adjective Simple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary.

Full definition of plain

plain in a sentence

  • He was dressed simply in plain black clothes.
  • a plain pink polycotton skirt
  • They're just plain people like you or me.

Synonyms of plain

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Questions about plain in Arabic

What is the meaning of plain in Arabic?
Plain in Arabic is بَسِيط (basīṭ), سَهْل (sahl).
ما معنى كلمة plain؟
Plain: بَسِيط (basīṭ), سَهْل (sahl).
What does plain mean in English?
Plain means flat, level.

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