plane

[pleɪn]

plane Definition

• 1. a flat surface with no thickness that extends infinitely in all directions
• 2. an airplane or aeroplane

Using plane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plane of the water's surface was undisturbed.

• Example

  The carpenter used a plane to smooth the wood.

• Example

  I'm taking a plane to New York tomorrow.

• Example

  The plane crashed into the ocean.

plane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plane

• level
• flat
• even
• smooth
• horizontal

Antonyms for plane

• uneven
• rough
• bumpy

Phrases with plane

• on the same plane

  having the same level of importance or understanding

  Example

  We need to get everyone on the same plane about the project's goals.

• in plane sight

  clearly visible and not hidden

  Example

  The evidence was in plane sight, but the detectives missed it.

• take the plane

  to travel by airplane

  Example

  We're going to take the plane to Paris next week.

Origins of plane

from Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat'

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Summary: plane in Brief

The term 'plane' [pleɪn] has two main meanings: a flat surface with no thickness that extends infinitely in all directions, and an airplane or aeroplane. The former is used in phrases like 'on the same plane' and 'in plane sight,' while the latter is used in sentences like 'I'm taking a plane to New York tomorrow.'