Dress as Meaning in English
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Definition
To put on clothes or a costume to look like a particular person, character, or thing, often for fun, a party, or a performance.
Usage & Nuances
'Dress as' is commonly used for costumes or themed events, like 'dress as a pirate.' It is less formal and less common than 'dress up as.' Do not confuse with 'dress' (to put on clothes in general). Often used in passive ('dressed as...') or active forms.
Example Sentences
For Halloween, I will dress as a witch.
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Children love to dress as superheroes for parties.
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He decided to dress as a clown for the show.
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Everyone at the party dressed as their favorite movie character.
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You can't just dress as a cat and call it a costume—add some ears!
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My friends want me to dress as Santa for the kids' event this year.
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