dresses
word · lemma: dress
Definition
As a noun, 'dresses' is the plural of 'dress', a piece of clothing usually worn by women or girls. As a verb, 'dresses' means puts clothes on someone, or wears clothes in a particular style.
Usage & Nuances
The noun is common in shopping and fashion contexts: 'summer dresses', 'formal dresses'. As a verb, 'dresses' is less common in everyday conversation by itself; learners often see it in 'she dresses well', 'he dresses in black', or 'she dresses the baby'. Don't confuse the noun 'dress' with the verb 'get dressed'.
Example Sentences
The store sells beautiful dresses.
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She dresses her son for school every morning.
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He always dresses in black.
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She only wears dresses in the summer because they're cooler.
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For work, he dresses a lot more formally than he does on weekends.
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My daughter refuses to wear anything but pink dresses right now.
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