Meaning & use
coordinates clothes
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Meaning
phraseplural
Clothes that are chosen to look good together, often matching in color or style.
Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase; the verb should be plural, e.g. 'The coordinates clothes are on sale.'
Patterns
- coordinates clothes for an event
- wear coordinates clothes
She bought coordinates clothes for the interview: a navy skirt and a matching blouse.
The store sells coordinates clothes that make it easy to put together an outfit.
Common combinations
- coordinates clothes for work
- He packed coordinates clothes for work, including a gray suit and a blue tie.
- coordinates clothes in neutral colors
- The brand is known for coordinates clothes in neutral colors like beige and cream.
- a set of coordinates clothes
- She bought a set of coordinates clothes for the wedding.
Synonyms and how they differ
- matching clothes
- More common in everyday speech; it emphasizes that the items match each other, while 'coordinates clothes' often implies a coordinated set.
- coordinated outfit
- Refers to a whole look rather than just the clothes; 'coordinates clothes' focuses on the individual pieces.
Word family
- coordinate verb
- To make things work well together, especially colors or styles.
- coordinated adjective
- Describing things that are arranged to look good together.
Commonly confused: coordinates clothes or coordinates?
coordinates clothes vs coordinates
As a plural noun, 'coordinates' can mean matching clothes, but it also means numbers that show a position on a map. 'Coordinates clothes' is a less common way to say 'matching clothes'.
Practice
Choose the sentence that uses 'coordinates clothes' correctly.
Choose one answer.
The phrase is plural, so the verb must be plural: 'She wears' is correct. Option 1 uses 'wear' without -s, which is wrong for third-person singular. Option 2 uses 'wearing' without a helping verb. Option 3 uses 'is wear', which is not grammatical.
Make it your own
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