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Moderatedressed
The correct spelling is dressed.
How to pronounce dressed
/ˈdɹɛst/
verbIPA: /ˈdɹɛst/
Say it like: Dre-sse-d
The correct spelling is dressed. To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone). For example: "He was dressed in the latest fashions."
Usage Examples
“He was dressed in the latest fashions.”
“I rose and dressed before daybreak. It's very cold out. Dress warm.”
“Due to a left ankle sprain, Kobe Bryant did not dress for the game against Indiana”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).
- 2.To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.
- 3.To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.
- 4.Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.
- 5.To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.
adjective
- 1.Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.
- 2.Prepared for eating, especially by the addition of specific condiments or dressing.
- 3.Wearing clothes; attired (now often with qualifying word).
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