plain work
pleɪn wɜːrk
Definition

Definition of plain work - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
simplicityRarework that is straightforward and easy to understandRare
  • Her plain work made the instructions easy to follow.
2.
craftDatedUKbasic needlework without decorationDatedUK
  • She learned plain work from her grandmother.
basic plain simple
3.
masonryDatedUKsmooth stonework without decorationDatedUK
  • The building's facade features plain work.
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Expressions with plain

plain Janen.
woman who is ordinary or unremarkable
Despite being a plain Jane she had a unique charm.
plain oldadj.
ordinary without any special features
I just want a plain old cup of coffee.
plain sailingn.
something simple or easy without difficulties
After the initial setup, the project was plain sailing.
plain vanillaadj.
simple and without special features or qualities
This is just a plain vanilla version.
in plain Englishadv.
using simple and clear language
He explained the process in plain English so everyone could understand.
plain for all to seeadj.
easily noticeable or obvious to everyone
The mistake was plain for all to see.

Expressions with work

work onv.
exert effort to achieve a task or goal
They are working on the new project.
work aroundv.
arrange schedule or activities to accommodate something
She worked around her meetings to fit in a doctor's appointment.
work awayv.
continue working on something without stopping
She would work away at her painting for hours.
work inv.
find time or space for amid other things
I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
diving into workn.
starting work with energy and focus
After the meeting, she made a diving into work.
get off workv.
finish the workday and leave the workplace
I usually get off work at 5 PM.
hang out after workv.
spend time relaxing with others after work
We often hang out after work at the local cafe.
line of workn.
kind of job or work someone does to earn money
She changed her line of work last year.
out of workadj.
not having a job or employment
He has been out of work for months.
put to workv.
assign a job or task to someone
The manager put the new employee to work immediately.

Terms related to plain work

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
basiccleareasyjobstraightforwardtaskunderstandworkcraftdesignfabricneedlework

Examples of plain work in a sentence

  • He appreciated the plain work for its simplicity.
  • She practiced plain work to perfect her skills.
  • Plain work was essential in her sewing class.
  • The craftsman specialized in plain work for historical restorations.
  • Plain work was preferred for the minimalist garden walls.

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  1. French:travail simple, couture simple, ...
  2. German:verständliche Arbeit, einfache Näharbeit, ...
  3. Italian:lavoro semplice, cucito semplice, ...
  4. Spanish:labor simple, labores básicas, ...
  5. Portuguese:trabalho simples, costura básica, ...
  6. Chinese:易懂的工作, 简单针线活, ...
  7. Japanese:簡単な仕事, 基本的な針仕事, ...
  8. Arabic:عَمَل بَسيط, خِيَاطَة بَسِيطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְלָאכָה פָּשׁוּטָה, תְּפִירָה פְּשׁוּטָה, ...
  10. Russian:простая работа, простое шитьё, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зрозуміла робота, просте шиття, ...
  12. Hindi:साधारण काम, साधारण कढ़ाई, ...
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