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dressed

Pronunciation: [drɛst]

Word

Learn how to use dressed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce dressed

Pronunciation: [drɛst]

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