Historical Discoveries

noun refers to something that is visible or easily seen

adjective describes the noun 'sight' by specifying that it is 'plain'

adverb modifies the verb 'is' to describe how something is done

• The evidence was right there in plain sight for all to see.
• The keys were on the table in plain sight, I don't know how you missed them.
• The graffiti was in plain sight, but no one seemed to care.
• The answer to the problem was in plain sight, if only we had looked closer.

adjective not expected or anticipated; unexpected

• The unexpected arrival of the guests was an unlooked for surprise.
• I got an unlooked for bonus at work today, totally unexpected!
• Dude, that party last night was unlooked for, I had no idea it was going to be that wild.
• The sudden change in weather was like an unlooked for twist in the plot of a novel.