get dressed

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/ɡet drest/
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To put on clothes, especially after waking or washing.
Practice using get dressed in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • She got dressed quickly.
  • He was too tired to get dressed.
  • I get dressed after breakfast.
  • The children get dressed before school.
  • Are you getting dressed now?

Similar words

put on clothes
dress

Meanings

Put clothes on

clothing
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To put on clothes so that you are ready for the day or an activity.

Examples

  • I get dressed after breakfast.
  • She got dressed quickly.
  • Are you getting dressed now?
  • The children get dressed before school.
  • He was too tired to get dressed.

Similar words

dress
put on clothes

Etymology

Get marks a change of state, and dressed means wearing clothes.

FAQ

What does get dressed mean?

Get dressed means put on clothes.

When is get dressed used?

It is common after waking, bathing, or before going out.

How does get dressed differ from put on?

Put on can name one item, while get dressed means becoming clothed.

How is get dressed used in a sentence?

“She got dressed quickly” describes the completed action.

Is get dressed formal?

No, get dressed is an ordinary everyday expression.

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