Definition and meaning of English word "dress"
dress
/dres/
Meaning
NounAn item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
How to use
The word 'dress' can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a specific type of clothing. A common learner mistake is to confuse the verb 'to dress' with 'to get dressed'. For example, 'She dresses well.' vs. 'She got dressed quickly.'
🇬🇧 English
dress
Example
She is wearing a beautiful dress.
This is a formal dress.
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Common phrases
- wear a dress— to have a dress on one's body
- dress up— to put on formal or elaborate clothing
- dress down— to wear casual or informal clothing
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The English word "dress" means "dress" in English.
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