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clothe vs costume

costume vs clothe

clothe is not a noun while costume is a noun.

clothe and costume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clothe No No Yes No
costume Yes No Yes No
As verbs, costume is a hyponym of clothe; that is, costume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clothe:
  • clothe: provide with clothes or put clothes on
  • costume: dress in a costume
clothe (noun) costume (noun)
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)
clothe (verb) costume (verb)
provide with clothes or put clothes on dress in a costume
cover as if with clothing furnish with costumes; as for a film or play
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
Difference between clothe and costume

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