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undressed

|un/dressed|

B2

/ʌnˈdrɛst/

(undress)

removing clothes

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
undressundressedundressedundressingundressing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'undress' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dress' meaning 'to clothe'.

Historical Evolution

'undress' changed from the Middle English word 'undressen' and eventually became the modern English word 'undress'.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'undress'.

He undressed quickly before jumping into the pool.

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Adjective 1

not wearing clothes or not fully clothed.

She felt embarrassed when she realized she was undressed in front of the window.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 23:53