cloth vs clothes

Both 'cloth' and 'clothes' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Cloth' refers to a material or fabric, while 'clothes' is the plural form of 'cloth' and refers to garments or items of clothing.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 70 views

cloth

This is correct when referring to a material or fabric.

Use 'cloth' when talking about a material or fabric, such as cotton cloth or silk cloth.

Examples:

She bought a piece of red cloth to make a dress.
The table was covered with a white cloth.
Microfiber cloth is great for cleaning.
The tailor used a soft cloth to make the shirt.
Linen cloth is known for its durability.

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Muslin cloth were manufactured in Paithan and Warangal.
Remove any excess product with a microfibre cloth.
Lacquered iron plates with cloth back strap.
The silk cloth refers to TOUCH.
Struggled to recover that piece of cloth.
Body protection: wear rubber cloth antivirus clothes.
Average-sized Shopping bag in red neoprene cloth.
Uber-sensitive exposure settings, legendary cloth shutter system.
Apply hydrogen peroxide on a white cloth.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
The special microfibre cloth removes and traps dirt.
Wash surface with a cloth or sponge.
Dry with a soft dry cloth.
Spot clean with a soft damp cloth.
Polish your strap using a soft cloth.
Thyatira was famous for purple cloth.
Glass cloth with heat resistant silicone adhesive for high temperature treatments.
Anti-static cloth suitable for cleaning glass plates.
Let pepper circuits fall into cloth colored kolander.
Special cloth in superior microfibra quality to dry all surfaces.

Alternatives:

fabric
material
textile
textile material
piece of cloth

clothes

This is correct when referring to garments or items of clothing.

Use 'clothes' when talking about garments or items of clothing that people wear, such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

Examples:

She packed her clothes for the trip.
His clothes were neatly folded in the wardrobe.
I need to buy some new clothes for the party.
The store sells a variety of clothes for different occasions.
She donated her old clothes to charity.

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I bought some expensive clothes and shoes.
Generic artwork, dull clothes, beige furniture...
His Majesty has bestowed new clothes.
Change of clothes, perfume... patchouli.
Equipment: Hiking clothes, trekking shoes, binoculars.
I have brought clothes and food.
Nice nothing, they burned my clothes.
These are blood stains on your clothes.
You said her clothes had absorbed the oil.
All his clothes were made in Mexico.
Probably spent the family fortune on clothes.
Here are your clothes, Dre.
Too busy taking our clothes off.
Our clothes are trapped under that pile.
I will grab your clothes and my dignity.
People bring cash, clothes, food...
Humans should just stop wearing clothes.
Joyce tried to evict your clothes last night.
Miss Guthrie has new clothes now.
Sister Angela only has her clothes.

Alternatives:

garments
apparel
attire
outfits
wardrobe

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