Learn about the difference between the homophones: plane and plain

Definitions

plane

Plane is a noun that refers to a vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something flat or level.

Example

I'm flying on a plane to New York tomorrow.

Example

The carpenter used a plane to smooth the surface of the wood.

plain

Plain is an adjective that means simple, without any decoration or adornment. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a large area of flat land.

Example

She wore a plain black dress to the funeral.

Example

The Great Plains cover a vast area of North America.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between plane and plain, think of the letter 'a' in each word. - The 'a' in plane can remind you of 'airplane', while the 'a' in plain can remind you of 'bland'.