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Word List: Buying clothes
- try on
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- to test the look or fit of a garment by wearing it
- Example:
- Would you like to try the sweater on?
- fit, fit, fit [fɪt]
(irregular verb) - Definition:
- of clothing, to be of the right size and cut
- Example:
- These pants don't fit, they're too big.
- go with
(Chunk) - Example:
- This blue scarf goes perfectly with your yellow shirt.
- match [mætʃ]
(verb) - Definition:
- to make a successful match or pairing
- Example:
- They found out about his colour-blindness when he couldn't match socks properly.
- suit [suːt]
(verb) - Definition:
- of clothing, to make proper or suitable, to fit to someone's shape, looks and style
- Example:
- This jacket suits you really well.
- tight [taɪt]
(adjective) - Definition:
- if a piece of clothing is almost too small but fits closely and neatly to one's body
- Example:
- The shirt is tight but it still looks great on you.
- Antonym(s):baggy, loose
- loose [luːs]
(adjective) - Definition:
- not fixed in place tightly or firmly; not fitting closely
- Example:
- I wear loose clothing when it is hot.
- Antonym(s):close-fitting, snug, tight
- size, sizes [saɪz]
(noun) - Definition:
- a specific set of dimensions for clothing etc.
- Example:
- I don't think we have the red one in your size.
- small [smɔːl]
(adjective) - Definition:
- not large or big; few in size
- Example:
- I need a size small shirt.
- Antonym(s):large
- medium [ˈmiːdɪəm]
(adjective) - Definition:
- of intermediate size, degree, amount etc.
- Example:
- Is your jacket a size medium?
- large [lɑːʤ]
(adjective) - Definition:
- of considerable or relatively great size or extent
- Example:
- They don't have any size large bikinis.
- Antonym(s):small
- fitting room, fitting rooms
(noun) - Definition:
- a room in a store for trying on clothes
- Example:
- Excuse me, where are the fitting rooms?
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/shopping/buying-clothes/
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