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dressed

The correct spelling is dressed.

How to pronounce dressed

/ˈdɹɛst/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).
  2. 2.To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.
  3. 3.To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.
  4. 4.Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.
  5. 5.To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

adjective

  1. 1.Having been subjected to a preparatory process or treatment; treated, prepared.
  2. 2.Prepared for eating, especially by the addition of specific condiments or dressing.
  3. 3.Wearing clothes; attired (now often with qualifying word).

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