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disrobe

|dis/robe|

B2

🇺🇸

/dɪsˈroʊb/

🇬🇧

/dɪsˈrəʊb/

remove clothing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'disrobe' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disroben,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'robe' meant 'garment.'

Historical Evolution

'disroben' transformed into the modern English word 'disrobe' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to remove garments,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove one's clothes or to undress.

The actor disrobed before stepping into the shower scene.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39