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dresses

"Dresses" has two main lives in English — it works as a noun (the plural of "dress") and as a verb (the third-person singular form of "to dress"). Both are very common and useful to know.

1nounclothing items

A dress is a one-piece garment that covers the top of the body and hangs down over the legs. 'Dresses' is simply the plural — so more than one dress. Think of the kind of clothing you might wear to a wedding or a party.

everyday language / fashion · Modern, widely used

She bought two new dresses for her holiday.

The shop window was full of colorful dresses.

Both dresses looked beautiful, but she chose the blue one.

2verbto put on clothes

When someone 'dresses', they put on their clothes. This is the form you use with he, she, or it — so 'she dresses' means she puts on her clothes. It is the opposite of undressing.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She dresses quickly every morning before work.

He always dresses in a suit for important meetings.

My daughter dresses herself now — she doesn't need my help anymore.

3verbto dress someone else

You can also use 'dresses' when one person puts clothes on another person — for example, a parent dressing a child, or a stylist dressing a celebrity.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She dresses her young son every morning.

The stylist dresses the actor before every film scene.

He dresses the mannequins in the shop window each week.

4verbto dress in a particular style

When we say someone 'dresses well' or 'dresses casually', we mean the way they choose to present themselves through clothing. It is about style and habit, not just the act of putting clothes on.

everyday language / fashion · Modern, widely used

She always dresses elegantly for dinner.

He dresses very casually — usually just jeans and a t-shirt.

She dresses to impress at every event she attends.

5verbto prepare food

In cooking, 'dresses' can mean to prepare or season food — especially a salad. When someone 'dresses a salad', they add oil, vinegar, or sauce to it. It can also mean to clean and prepare meat or fish for cooking.

cooking / food · Modern, widely used

She dresses the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.

The chef dresses each dish carefully before it goes to the table.

He dresses the fish before putting it in the oven.

6verbto treat a wound

In a medical context, 'dresses' means to clean and cover a wound — usually by putting a bandage or special covering on it. A nurse or doctor 'dresses' a wound to protect it and help it heal.

medicine / healthcare · Modern, widely used

The nurse dresses his wound every morning.

She dresses the cut carefully to prevent infection.

The doctor dresses the injury and tells him to rest.

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