Word
undressed
Phoneticsun·dressed, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈdɹɛst/
UK/ʌndɹˈɛst/
Definition
v. to take off your clothes. You use this when you are getting ready for bed or changing clothes.
v. to remove one's clothing. Often used in the context of preparing for sleep or a change of attire.
Examples
“She undressed and got into bed.”
“After the long hike, the hikers undressed quickly to dry off and change into warm pajamas.”
“The protagonist undressed by the flickering light of the fireplace, revealing a body that had endured the harsh winter's journey.”
Examples
simple
“She undressed and got into bed.”
contextual
“After the long hike, the hikers undressed quickly to dry off and change into warm pajamas.”
complex
“The protagonist undressed by the flickering light of the fireplace, revealing a body that had endured the harsh winter's journey.”
Etymology
From un- + dressed.
From undress + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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