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noun | adjective uniformuniform1 /ˈyunəˌfɔrm/ ●●● S3 W3 AWL noun [countable, uncountable] ► in uniform Two soldiers in uniform (=wearing one) came in. ► out of uniform She looked different out of uniform (=not wearing one). THESAURUSthe things that people wear to cover their bodies or to keep warm► clothesthe things that people wear to cover their bodies or to keep warm: My mother told me to put on my best clothes. Pete took his clothes off and went to bed. ► clothing clothing means the same as clothes, but is more formal: The store sells beautiful imported clothing. ► outfit a set of clothes that you wear together: I need a new outfit for the party. ► uniform special clothes that people wear for some jobs, sports teams, or schools: He goes to a private school and has to wear a uniform. ► costume a set of clothes that you wear in a play or that you wear to look like someone or something else: The children were getting dressed in their costumes for the play. ► garment formal one thing that you wear: The princess wore garments made of silk. ► wardrobe all the clothes that you own: She bought a whole new wardrobe after she lost weight. ► dress clothes of a particular style or for a particular occasion: Casual dress is not appropriate for a job interview. ► apparel formal clothes. Used in stores: Men’s apparel is on the second floor of the store. ► wear a particular kind of clothes, or clothes for a particular activity. Used about the type of clothes being sold in a store: The store specializes in outdoor wear and sportswear. 1a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization, such as the police, the army, etc.: The airline employees wore dark blue uniforms. Two soldiers in uniform (=wearing one) came in. She looked different out of uniform (=not wearing one).► see thesaurus at clothes2in uniform someone in uniform is a member of the army, navy, etc.: He spent 33 years in uniform.3the type of clothes that someone usually wears: the teenager’s uniform of jeans and a T-shirt noun | adjective uniformuniform2 ●○○ AWL adjective ETYMOLOGYuniform2Origin: 1500-1600 French uniforme, from Latin uniformis, from uni- + -formis (from forma form) THESAURUSnot different► samea)the same person, place, thing, etc. is one particular person, etc. and not a different one: Harry and I went to the same school.b)used to say two or more people, things, etc. are exactly like each other: I know how you feel – I have the same problem. The same thing could happen again. ► identical exactly the same in every way: The picture is identical to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. ► equal the same in size, number, or amount: The two rooms are roughly equal in size. ► equivalent the same in value, level, size, or importance as something of a different type: The visa costs $25 or the equivalent amount in pesos. ► indistinguishable formal so similar that it is impossible to see any differences: The counterfeit money was almost indistinguishable from real money. ► uniform formal always the same in all parts or in all cases: It’s important that scientists use a uniform system of measurement. ► constant always at the same level: The room is kept at a constant temperature of 68 degrees. ► consistent formal always doing something well or in the same way: Arnie is the most consistent batter on our team. ► matching matching clothes, materials, etc. are the same or closely related in style, color, and pattern, so that they look well together: The twins were dressed in matching outfits. being the same in all its parts or among all its members: uniform in The houses are uniform in size and design.► see thesaurus at same1 [Origin: 1500–1600 French uniforme, from Latin uniformis, from uni- + -formis (from forma form)]—uniformly adverb |