dressed
Pronunciation: [drɛst]
Word
Context: "appearance"
(verb) to put on clothes. When someone is dressed, it means they are wearing clothes for the day. Everyone gets dressed to go outside or do activities.
Example
She is dressed for the party in a beautiful dress.
Example
He wasn’t dressed properly for the formal event.
Example
Are you dressed yet for school?
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) wearing clothes. When we say a person is dressed, it means they have put on clothes and are ready to go out.
Example
The kids are already dressed and excited to go to the park.
Example
My little brother is not dressed; he is still in his pajamas.
Example
Is she dressed for the game or is she still getting ready?
Context: "preparation"
(verb) to prepare food with a special sauce or mix. When we say a dish is dressed, it means we added something special to make it taste better, like dressing on a salad.
Example
I dressed the salad with a tasty vinaigrette.
Example
The pasta wasn’t dressed at all; it was just plain noodles.
Example
How do you like your salad dressed?
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