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clothes
This term focuses on the functional aspect of dressing, emphasizing the utility of covering the body for protection or modesty. It is a collective term that lacks a singular form, creating a distinct linguistic gap compared to words like "shirt" or "shoe".
While "clothing" refers to the general concept or industry of attire, "clothes" refers to the actual physical garments you pull out of a closet. It carries a mundane, everyday feeling and is used in almost every social context, from casual conversations about laundry to formal discussions about dress codes.
Always used in the plural form to refer to a set of garments; there is no single "clothe" as a noun.
Meanings
Examples
I have too many clothes and not enough space in my closet.
The detective noticed a small tear in the suspects clothes.
I should wear something more formal, these clothes are too casual.
He wore old, ragged clothes that looked like they were from another century.