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Clothes

🇬🇧 UK /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/

Meaning of Clothes

the things that you wear, such as trousers, dresses and jackets

In simple words: Items you wear on your body.

Clothes in a sentence

• I bought some new clothes for the summer.
• She folded her clothes and put them away.
• He always wears stylish clothes to parties.
• The store has many different kinds of clothes.
• During winter, I like to wear warm clothes.

How to use Clothes

Used to refer generally to any garments. More formal terms include 'apparel' or 'attire.' Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'close' — clothes are what you wear close to your body.

Related words

Collocations with Clothes

• beautiful
• elegant
• fancy
• set
• suit
• pull on
• put (back) on
• remove
• shop
• store
• designer
• in clothes
• a change of clothes

Synonyms for Clothes

• garments
• apparel
• attire
• wear
• outfits

Opposites of Clothes

• naked
• bare

Common mistakes with Clothes

• Confused with 'clothe,' which is a verb.
• Using 'clothes' as a singular, when it is plural.

Frequently asked questions about Clothes

What does Clothes mean?

Items you wear on your body.

What is the definition of Clothes?

the things that you wear, such as trousers, dresses and jackets

How do you use Clothes in a sentence?

I bought some new clothes for the summer.

Can you give another example of Clothes?

She folded her clothes and put them away.

What are synonyms for Clothes?

Common alternatives include garments, apparel, attire, wear, outfits.

What is the opposite of Clothes?

Opposite meanings include naked, bare.

What words go with Clothes?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, elegant, fancy, set, suit, pull on, put (back) on, remove, shop, store, designer, in clothes, a change of clothes.

What are common mistakes when using Clothes?

Confused with 'clothe,' which is a verb. Using 'clothes' as a singular, when it is plural.

How do you pronounce Clothes?

US: /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/, UK: /["/kləʊðz//kləʊz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clothes?

Used to refer generally to any garments. More formal terms include 'apparel' or 'attire.' Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Clothes?

"Clothes" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.