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dress vs clothe

clothe vs dress

dress is a noun but clothe is not a noun.

dress is an adjective but clothe is not an adjective.

dress and clothe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dress Yes Yes Yes No
clothe No No Yes No
As verbs, dress and clothe are synonyms defined as:
  • dress and clothe: provide with clothes or put clothes on
Other synonyms of dress include apparel, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog.
dress (noun) clothe (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) clothe (adjective)
(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
suitable for formal occasions
dress (verb) clothe (verb)
put on clothes provide with clothes or put clothes on
provide with clothes or put clothes on cover as if with clothing
apply a bandage or medication to furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
arrange attractively
dress or groom with elaborate care
give a neat appearance to
dress in a certain manner
kill and prepare for market or consumption
convert into leather
put a dressing on
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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