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dress vs apply

apply vs dress

dress is a noun but apply is not a noun.

dress is an adjective but apply is not an adjective.

dress and apply both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dress Yes Yes Yes No
apply No No Yes No
As verbs, apply is a hypernym of dress; that is, apply is a word with a broader meaning than dress:
  • dress: put a dressing on
  • apply: coat, cover or smear a surface with
Other hypernyms of dress include put on.
dress (noun) apply (noun)
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
clothing in general
dress (adjective) apply (adjective)
(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
suitable for formal occasions
dress (verb) apply (verb)
put on clothes ask (for something)
provide with clothes or put clothes on refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
apply a bandage or medication to put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
arrange attractively coat, cover or smear a surface with
dress or groom with elaborate care give or convey physically
give a neat appearance to avail oneself to
dress in a certain manner ensure observance of laws and rules
kill and prepare for market or consumption apply oneself to
convert into leather be pertinent or relevant or applicable
put a dressing on be applicable to; as to an analysis
put a finish on
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
provide with decoration
cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
arrange in ranks
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