Definitions

in plain English

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

by way of explanation expressly id est in other words scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words particularly specially specifically strictly speaking that is to wit videlicet viz.

ADVERB

straight

Synonyms

WEAK

candidly frankly no holds barred no punches point-blank

Antonyms

WEAK

dishonestly

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely that is

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

Example Sentences

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It’s a phenomenon they call “vibe slop”—a combination of “vibe coding,” creating software with AI tools by describing it in plain English, and “AI slop,” the endless, low-value AI-generated content all over social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

"Instead of juggling 10 links with search, you get a brief synthesis that you can edit and iterate in plain English," he says.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“The agreement that they’re trying to enforce against Mr. Schrader, in plain English, required both parties to sign it before it became legally effective,” Kessler told the AP.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

“So, in plain English, are we friends now?”

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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