Difference between Evident and Plain

What is the difference between Evident and Plain?

Evident as an adjective is obviously true by simple observation while Plain as an adjective is flat, level.

Evident

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: obviously true by simple observation

Example sentence: It is only since linguistics has become more aware of its object of study, i.e. perceives the whole extent of it, that it is evident that this science can make a contribution to a range of studies that will be of interest to almost anyone.

Plain

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To lament, bewail.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Simply

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An expanse of land with relatively low relief.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Flat, level.Ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation; unembellished.Evident to one's senses or reason; manifest, obvious, clear, unmistakable.Downright; total, unmistakable (as intensifier).Honest and without deception; candid, open; blunt.Simple in habits or qualities; unsophisticated, not exceptional, ordinary.Not unusually beautiful; unattractive.Having only few ingredients, or no additional ingredients or seasonings; not elaborate, without toppings or extras.Containing no non-printing characters; ASCII code values 32 through 126.

Example sentence: It is often my nature to be abstract, hidden in plain sight, or nowhere at all.

We hope you now know whether to use Evident or Plain in your sentence.

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