What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “wear”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “wear”

The antonyms of wear are remove and take off. The antonyms remove and take off convey the opposite action of putting on clothes or accessories. They imply the act of taking something off or away from the body.

Explore all Antonyms of “wear”

• remove
• take off

Definitions and Examples of remove, take off

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

remove

To take something away from a person or place.

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the mosque.

take off

To remove clothing or accessories from one's body.

Example

I need to take off my jacket because it's too hot in here.

Key Differences: remove vs take off

• 1. Remove is a general term that describes taking something away from a person or place.
• 2. Take off is a more specific term that describes removing clothing or accessories from one's body.

Effective Usage of remove, take off

• 1. Daily Life: Use remove and take off to describe actions related to dressing and undressing.
• 2. Travel: Use remove and take off to describe actions related to security checks at airports and other public places.
• 3. Instructional Writing: Use remove and take off to give clear instructions on how to take off or remove something.

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Remember this!

The antonyms remove and take off convey the opposite action of putting on clothes or accessories. Use these words to describe actions related to dressing and undressing, travel, and instructional writing.