Unwear: meaning, definitions and examples

This is not commonly used in English. People usually say 'take off' or 'remove' instead.

• This word is not commonly used in English.

Use when talking about taking something away from a place or position. Can be used formally or informally.

• Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
• The doctor had to remove the bandage.

Commonly used in casual conversation when talking about removing items of clothing or accessories.

• He took off his jacket because it was too hot.
• She took off her glasses to clean them.

Often used when talking about removing clothing or covering, sometimes with a sense of completely taking everything off. Can have a strong or somewhat negative connotation in some contexts.

• He had to strip off his wet clothes after getting caught in the rain.
• The actor had to strip down to his underwear for the scene.