Definition

Verb: - To put on one's clothes; to clothe oneself. This refers to the act of putting on garments to be fully or appropriately clothed.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the process of putting on clothing. It is a common, everyday phrase. It is often used in the imperative ("Get dressed!") or to describe a routine or necessary action. It implies completing the act of dressing oneself.

Examples

• Simple statement: "I need to get dressed before we leave."
• Instruction/Command: "Please get dressed; the bus will be here soon."
• Question about ability: "Can your son get dressed by himself yet?"
• Past action: "She got dressed in her finest clothes for the interview."

Advanced Usage

• "to get (oneself) dressed": Emphasizes the subject performing the action on themselves.
  • It's important for toddlers to learn to get themselves dressed.
• The phrase often carries an implication of changing from a state of being undressed (e.g., in pajamas, after a shower) to a state of being ready for the day or an event.

Variants and Related Words

• Dress (verb): A more formal synonym. "He dresses quickly every morning."
• Get changed: Can be synonymous, but can also imply changing from one set of clothes to another, not necessarily from a state of undress.
• Put on clothes: A more literal, phrase-long synonym.
• Clothe (verb): More formal and often used for the act of dressing someone else. "She clothed the children in warm jackets."

Synonyms

• Dress
• Put on clothes
• Attire oneself (formal)
• Garb oneself (formal)

Antonyms

• Undress
• Get undressed
• Disrobe

Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases

• Get ready: A broader phrase that can include getting dressed, as well as other preparations like grooming.
  • I need an hour to get ready for the party.
• Dress up: To put on formal or fancy clothes, or a costume.
  • We are going to dress up for the gala.

Verb

1. put on clothes
   • we had to dress quickly
   • dress the patient
   • Can the child dress by herself?