Plained: meaning, definitions and examples
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plained
[ pleɪnd ]
expressing dissatisfaction
Plained is the past tense of 'plain,' which refers to expressing grief, sorrow, or a complaint. It is often used in the context of lamentation or expressing discontent.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She plained about the long wait.
- He plained to his friends about the unfair treatment.
- They plained over their lost opportunity.
Translations
Translations of the word "plained" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explicado
🇮🇳 व्याख्या की गई
🇩🇪 erklärt
🇮🇩 dijelaskan
🇺🇦 пояснений
🇵🇱 wyjaśniony
🇯🇵 説明された
🇫🇷 expliqué
🇪🇸 explicado
🇹🇷 açıklanan
🇰🇷 설명된
🇸🇦 مفسر
🇨🇿 vysvětlený
🇸🇰 vysvetlený
🇨🇳 解释的
🇸🇮 pojasnjeno
🇮🇸 útskýrt
🇰🇿 түсіндірілген
🇬🇪 აღწერილი
🇦🇿 izah edilmiş
🇲🇽 explicado
Etymology
The word 'plained' is derived from the Middle English term 'plainen', which has its roots in Old French 'plaindre', meaning to lament or complain. The Old French word itself comes from Latin 'plangere', which means 'to strike, beat, or lament'. Historically, 'plained' finds its usage in literature to convey feelings of sorrow or dissatisfaction, often in poetic contexts. The transition from Latin to Old French and then to Middle English reflects a linguistic evolution where emotional expression has been a significant component of communication. This word connects with various themes in literature and storytelling, often highlighting human experiences of sadness or complaint.