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Pack clean underwear for the trip.
What does Underwear mean?
Underwear means clothes worn under other clothes.
Dictionary definition
Underwear is clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin.
Example sentences
Underwear in a sentence
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The clothing list included socks, shirts, and underwear.
hard
In everyday vocabulary, underwear names a basic clothing layer worn under outer clothes.
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Practice 1
What does underwear mean?
Underwear is a basic clothing word for garments worn under outer clothes.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to underwear?
Undergarment is a more formal word for underwear.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for underwear?
Outerwear is worn over other clothes, while underwear is worn under outer clothes.
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WordUnderwear.
Partnoun.
MeaningUnderwear means clothes worn under other clothes.
ExampleExample: Pack clean underwear for the trip.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · der · wair
- Strongest beat
- un
- Ending
- wair
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on un.
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Synonyms
Words like Underwear
undergarmentA more formal word for clothing worn under outer clothes.
clothing layerA simple phrase that explains the purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
outerwearUse for clothing worn over other clothes, such as jackets or coats.
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Word family
Underwear word family
Base word
underwear
noun
undergarment
A more formal related word for underwear.
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Hint for students
Underwear is clothing worn under outer clothes. It is a common everyday clothing word.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse underwear with outerwear. Underwear is worn under clothes; outerwear is worn over clothes, often outside.
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Write one sentence that shows underwear without using the word underwear. Then underline the clue words that show clothing worn under outer clothes. Example: The packing list reminded campers to bring clean garments to wear under their shorts and shirts. Clue words: packing list, clean garments, under, shorts and shirts Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show clothing worn under other clothes?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The clothing list included socks, shirts, and underwear." Why does underwear fit better than outerwear?
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