Definition and meaning of English word "clothes"
clothes
/kloʊz/
Meaning
NounItems of clothing; apparel.
How to use
The word 'clothes' is often used in the plural form and refers to items of clothing in general. A common learner mistake is to use 'clothes' as a singular noun. For example, 'I'm wearing new clothes today.'
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clothes
Example
The clothes are very nice.
The clothes are very expensive.
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Common phrases
- wear clothes— to have something on one's body as clothing
- hang up one's clothes— to put one's clothes away in a closet or on a hook
- sort through clothes— to look through and organize one's clothes
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The English word "clothes" means "clothes" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "The clothes are very nice." (which translates as "clothes").
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