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Clothing styles – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: change into sth, do sth up, dress, dress in dres, dress up dres… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate

Word list

  1. change into sth /tʃeɪndʒ ɪntu:/ (phrase) — to put on different clothes or become something else
    Example: She changed into her school uniform.
    Synonyms: change clothes, transform into
  2. do sth up /du: ʌp/ (phrase) — to fasten clothes, usually with buttons or a zipper
    Example: Please do your coat up before you go outside.
    Synonyms: fasten, zip up
  3. dress /drɛs/ (noun) — a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that covers the body and legs
    Example: She wore a red dress.
    Synonyms: gown, frock
  4. dress in dres /drɛs ɪn/ (phrase) — To wear a particular style of clothing.
    Example: She dresses in black for work.
    Synonyms: wear, dress
  5. dress up dres /drɛs ʌp/ (phrase) — to put on special clothes for a party or event
    Example: The children dress up for Halloween.
    Synonyms: put on special clothes, costume, get dressed up
  6. earrings /'ɪrɪŋz/ (noun) — small pieces of jewelry worn on the ears
    Example: She wore silver earrings.
    Synonyms: ear studs, jewelry
  7. fashionable /'fæʃənəbəl/ (adjective) — popular and stylish in clothes or appearance
    Example: He wore a fashionable jacket.
    Synonyms: stylish, trendy, chic
  8. fasten /'fæsən/ (verb) — to close or make something secure
    Example: Please fasten your seat belt.
    Synonyms: secure, close, buckle
  9. fit v /fɪt/ (verb) — To be the right size for a person or body.
    Example: This jacket fits me well.
    Synonyms: suit, be the right size
  10. get dressed /ɡet 'drɛst/ (phrase) — to put on your clothes
    Example: I get dressed before school.
    Synonyms: put on clothes, dress
  11. get undressed get /ɡet ʌn'drɛst/ (phrase) — to take off your clothes
    Example: He got undressed and went to bed.
    Synonyms: take off clothes, undress
  12. go with sth /ɡəʊ wɪð/ (phrase) — To look good together with something else.
    Example: That scarf goes with your coat.
    Synonyms: match, coordinate
  13. have got sth on /hæv ɡɒt 'sʌmθɪŋ ɒn/ (phrase) — To be wearing something.
    Example: He has got a new hat on.
    Synonyms: wear, be wearing
  14. in black/blue/brown (etc.) /ɪn blæk/ (phrase) — wearing a certain color
    Example: She was dressed in black for the ceremony.
    Synonyms: wearing, dressed in
  15. in fashion /ɪn 'fæʃən/ (phrase) — Popular and worn by many people now.
    Example: Short skirts are in fashion now.
    Synonyms: trendy, popular
  16. jacket /'dʒækɪt/ (noun) — a short coat worn over other clothes
    Example: He put on a jacket before leaving.
    Synonyms: coat, blazer
  17. jeans /dʒi:nz/ (noun) — strong trousers made of denim
    Example: My favorite jeans are very comfortable.
    Synonyms: denim pants, trousers
  18. jumper /'dʒʌmpə/ (noun) — a warm knitted top for the upper body
    Example: She bought a new jumper for winter.
    Synonyms: sweater, pullover
  19. loose /lu:s/ (adjective) — Not tight; fitting loosely on the body.
    Example: This shirt is loose and comfortable.
    Synonyms: baggy, not tight
  20. make-up /'meɪk,ʌp/ (noun) — cosmetics used on the face
    Example: She put on some make-up for the party.
    Synonyms: cosmetics, face paint
  21. match v /mætʃ/ (verb) — To look good together with something else.
    Example: Your shoes match your bag.
    Synonyms: go with, coordinate
  22. necklace /'nekləs/ (noun) — a chain worn around the neck
    Example: He gave her a silver necklace.
    Synonyms: pendant, chain
  23. put on make-up (phrase) — to apply cosmetics to the face
    Example: She puts on make-up before going out.
    Synonyms: apply make-up, put on cosmetics, make oneself up
  24. ring [jewellery] n /rɪŋ/ (noun) — a small circular piece of jewellery worn on a finger
    Example: She wore a gold ring on her finger.
    Synonyms: band, wedding ring
  25. scarf /skɑ:f/ (noun) — a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or head
    Example: She wrapped a scarf around her neck.
    Synonyms: shawl, wrap
  26. skirt /skɜ:rt/ (noun) — a piece of clothing for the lower body, worn by girls and women
    Example: She wore a blue skirt to school.
    Synonyms: dress, gown

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