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clothes

 

[ klษ™สŠรฐz ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

wear

Items worn to cover the body.

Synonyms

apparel, attire, garments

Examples of usage

  • She bought some new clothes for the party.
  • He always wears stylish clothes to work.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

Garments collectively; clothing.

Synonyms

ensemble, outfit, wardrobe

Examples of usage

  • The fashion show featured the latest clothes from top designers.
  • She works in the clothes industry.
Context #3 | Verb

cover

To put clothes on oneself or someone else.

Synonyms

attire, dress, garb

Examples of usage

  • She clothes her children warmly in winter.
  • He clothed himself in a suit for the interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "clothes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น roupas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคชเคกเคผเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kleidung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pakaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดัะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ubrania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ (fuku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vรชtements

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ropa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giysi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ท (ot)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุงุจุณ (malabis)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obleฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obleฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฃๆœ (yฤซfรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oblaฤila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะธั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (t'ansats'meli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paltar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ropa

Etymology

The word 'clothes' originated from the Old English word 'clฤรพas', which meant 'cloths' or 'garments'. The concept of clothing has evolved throughout history, reflecting social, cultural, and technological changes. From simple animal skins to intricate modern designs, clothes have played a significant role in human society, not just as a form of protection but also as a means of expression and identity.

See also: cloth, clothe, clothing, cloths.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,579, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.