verb
B1
Intermediate
undress
uhn-DREHS
Undress (verb) means to take off one's clothes. Example: “He undressed quickly and got into bed.”
verb
1
To take off one's clothes.
"He undressed quickly and got into bed."
2
To remove the clothes of another person.
"The nurse helped undress the injured patient."
noun
1
A state of wearing little or no clothing, or informal clothing worn at home.
"She answered the door in a state of undress."
How to use undress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take clothes off, either your own or someone else's.
Common pairings
undress quickly
state of undress
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Word forms
- Plural
- undresses
- Third person singular
- undresses
- Past tense
- undressed
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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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