undress
Undress (verb) means to take off one's clothes. Example: “He undressed quickly and got into bed.”
How to use undress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take clothes off, either your own or someone else's.
Word forms
undressed past tense, undresses plural, undresses singular
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He _____ quickly and got into bed.
Etymology
From Middle English undressen, from un- plus dress; related to Old English unsċrȳdan, literally "to un-shroud."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “undress” mean?
The word “undress” means to take off one's clothes. In plain terms, to take clothes off, either your own or someone else's.
How do you pronounce “undress”?
“Undress” is pronounced uhn-DREHS (/ʌnˈdɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “undress” in a sentence?
Here is “undress” used in a sentence: “He undressed quickly and got into bed.”
What is another word for “undress”?
Words with a similar meaning to “undress” include denude, despoil, dismantle, disrobe, divest and doff.
What is the opposite of “undress”?
The opposite of “undress” — its antonyms — are dress and clothe.
What part of speech is “undress”?
Depending on how it is used, “undress” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “undress” come from?
The word “undress” comes from Old English. From Middle English undressen, from un- plus dress; related to Old English unsċrȳdan, literally "to un-shroud.".
How many meanings does “undress” have?
“Undress” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to take off one's clothes.
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