Dress — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Dress
Dress (verb)
- to make or set straight
- to arrange (troops, equipment, etc.) in a straight line and at proper intervals
- to prepare for use or service; specifically, to prepare for cooking or for the table
Dress (noun)
- apparel, clothing
- an outer garment (as for a woman or girl) usually consisting of a one-piece bodice and skirt
- covering, adornment, or appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time
Dress (adjective)
- suitable for a formal occasion
- requiring or permitting formal dress
- relating to or used for a dress
Dress (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
"what a lovely dress you're wearing today!"
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clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation
"a bagpiper in full Scottish Highlander dress"
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covering for the human body
"a businessman who is very conservative in his dress"
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the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
"another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress"
Dress (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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relating to or suitable for wearing to an event requiring elegant dress and manners
"the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball"
Dress (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to cover with a bandage
"first wash and then dress the wound"
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to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
"let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party"
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to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
"dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides"
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to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
"dressed the young girl in satin and lace"
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to put on one's best or formal clothes
"we don't usually dress for dinner"
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to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
"dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dress
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dress
Words with the opposite meaning of Dress:
Near Antonyms of Dress
Word Forms of Dress
Origin & Etymology of Dress
Middle English, from Anglo-French drescer, dresser to direct, put right, from Vulgar Latin *directiare, from Latin directus direct, past participle of dirigere to direct, from dis- + regere to lead straight right
First known use: 14th centuryt
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dress
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 5
- Topics: Clothes & Appearance
Words & Phrases Containing Dress
Frequently Asked Questions about Dress
What does "Dress" mean?
"Dress" means to make or set straight. As an a verb, a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: to make or set straight. It has 11 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Dress"?
Other words for "Dress" include frock, gown, costume, drag, garb, getup, guise and outfit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dress" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Dress"?
There are 309 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dress". Common alternatives include frock, gown, costume, drag, garb, getup, guise, outfit, togs and apparel.
What is the opposite of "Dress"?
Antonyms of "Dress" include casual, informal, sportif, sporty, blemish, deface, disfigure and mar. Near antonyms include street, dowdy, outmoded and styleless.
How do you use "Dress" in a sentence?
Examples of "Dress" in a sentence: "what a lovely dress you're wearing today!"; "a bagpiper in full Scottish Highlander dress"; "a businessman who is very conservative in his dress".
Is "Dress" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Dress" can be used as a verb, a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
Is "Dress" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Dress" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Dress"?
"Dress" is pronounced /ˈdres/.