Let's Get Dressed! Learn the List of Action Verbs About Clothes for Everyday

Action Verb about Wearing Clothes

Wear

This is the most common verb for putting clothes on your body.

Example: The girl likes to wear shirt and skirt. (The girl likes to wear shirts and skirts.)

Try on

This refers to wearing clothes to see if they fit or look good on you.

Example: Amanda tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one. (Amanda tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one.)

Put on

This implies a deliberate act of dressing oneself.

Example: Ben put on his raincoat before heading out in the rain.

Get dressed

The act of putting on clothes to prepare to go outside.

Example: Ryan gets dressed quickly because he is late for the doctor appointment . (Ryan gets dressed quickly because he is late for the doctor's appointment.)

Slip into

Get dressed quickly, usually clothes that are easy to put on and not complicated

Example: He slipped into his comfortable pyjamas after a long day. (He slipped into his comfortable pyjamas after a long day.)

Throw on

Putting on clothes quickly without thinking about whether they fit or not.

Example: Andrew threw on a random t-shirt and jeans before rushing out the door. (Andrew threw on a random t-shirt and jeans before rushing out the door.)

Change into

Changing clothes from one outfit to another.

Example: Josh change into more comfortable clothes because it is a casual party. (Josh changed into more comfortable clothes because it is a casual party.)

Dress up

Wear formal clothes or nice clothes, which are not usually worn every day.

Example: For her special day, Elise dress up as her favorite Disney princess.

Action Verb about Taking Off Clothes

Take off

This is a common verb for removing clothes from your body.

Example: He took off his jacket when he came inside. (He took off his jacket when he came inside.)

Get undressed

Remove clothes completely.

Example: She got undressed before taking a shower. (She took off her clothes before taking a shower.)

Action Verbs about Tightening and Loosening Clothes

Zip up

Refers to closing a zipper.

Example: Make sure you zip up your jacket before going outside.

Unzip

The opposite of zip up which means to open the zipper.

Example: Ron unzips his jacket because he feels hot. (Ron unzips his jacket because he feels hot.)

Buckle up

Refers to tightening the buckle on a belt.

Example: Jason buckles up the belt because his trousers are too big. (Jason buckles up the belt because his trousers are too big.)

Button up

Buttoning clothes or pants.

Example: David carefully buttoned up his dress shirt for the meeting.

Unbutton

Unbuttoning clothes or trousers.

Example: Elise unbuttoned her coat as she sat down in the warm cafe. (Elise unbuttoned her coat as she sat down in the warm cafe.)

Tie

Refers to tying a tie with a knot.

Example: He carefully tied his bowtie before attending to the dinner. (He tied his bowtie carefully before attending the dinner.)

Untie

The opposite of tie which means to loosen or remove a tie.

Example: Aaron unties his tie because it is suffocating. (Aaron unties his tie because it is suffocating.)

Lace

This specifically refers to tying shoes with laces.

Example: She laced up her sneakers and went for a walk. (She laced up her sneakers and went for a walk."

Unlace

The opposite of lace which means to loosen or unlace the shoelaces. Example: He unlaced his shoes. (He unlaced his shoes.)

Action Verbs about Arranging Clothes

Tuck in

Tucking the bottom of a shirt or blouse into pants or a skirt.

Example: All student must tuck in their shirt and look presentable .

Tuck out

Taking the bottom of a shirt or blouse out of trousers or a skirt.

Example: To look more casual, all you must do is tuck out the end of your shirt.

Roll up

Folding sleeves or pants

Example: Mom rolled up her sleeves to get started on cooking. (Mom rolled up her sleeves to get started on cooking.)

To roll down

Unrolling sleeves or pants

Example: He rolled down his sleeves as the temperature dropped in the evening. (He rolled down his sleeves as the temperature dropped in the evening.)

Layer up

Wear several layers of clothing

Example: Anna layered up with a sweater and scarf before going out in the cold weather . (Anna layered up with a sweater and scarf before going out in the cold weather.)

Wrap up

Wear clothes or something to warm yourself.

Example: The best thing to do is wrapped up in a blanket snd watch a movie on the couch. (The best thing to do is wrap up in a blanket and watch a movie on the couch.)

Now, you don't need to be confused about which action verb to use when getting dressed, right? There are many that you can choose from the list above. Don't forget to practice speaking often using the vocabulary above and other vocabulary about clothes , EFriends .

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