Strip

to remove clothing or covering from oneself or someone else, to remove or take off a covering or outer layer from something, to deprive someone or something of their possessions, rights, or power, to dismantle or disassemble something into its component parts, to remove all or most of the contents or furnishings from a place

Strip - Meanings

to remove clothing or covering from oneself or someone else

Example: She stripped off her wet clothes after coming in from the rain.

Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, everyday situations

Note: Commonly used in informal contexts to describe taking off clothes

to remove or take off a covering or outer layer from something

Example: He stripped the wallpaper from the walls before painting them.

Usage: formalContext: home improvement projects, construction

Note: Used in various contexts related to removing layers or coverings

to deprive someone or something of their possessions, rights, or power

Example: The government stripped him of his title after the scandal.

Usage: formalContext: legal proceedings, disciplinary actions

Note: Often used in serious situations involving loss or removal of privileges

to dismantle or disassemble something into its component parts

Example: He stripped down the engine to repair it.

Usage: formalContext: mechanical repairs, maintenance

Note: Commonly used in technical or mechanical contexts

to remove all or most of the contents or furnishings from a place

Example: They stripped the old house before renovating it.

Usage: formalContext: renovation projects, property management

Note: Used when clearing out a space completely for renovation or other purposes

Strip's synonyms

remove

To take something away or off from a surface or location.

Example: She removed the old wallpaper from the walls.

Note: While 'strip' can also mean to remove something, 'remove' is more general and can be used in various contexts.

peel

To remove a thin outer layer from something, often by pulling it away.

Example: He carefully peeled the label off the bottle.

Note: Similar to 'strip,' but 'peel' specifically refers to removing a thin layer, like skin or a label.

uncover

To reveal or expose something that was hidden or unknown.

Example: The investigation uncovered new evidence in the case.

Note: While 'strip' can imply physically removing something, 'uncover' is more about revealing or bringing to light.

deprive

To take something away from someone or something, often resulting in a loss or lack.

Example: The storm deprived us of electricity for several days.

Note: Unlike 'strip,' which often involves physically removing something, 'deprive' focuses on the loss or absence caused by the action.

disrobe

To remove one's clothing, especially in a formal or deliberate manner.

Example: The actor disrobed before entering the pool for the scene.

Note: While 'strip' can refer to removing any type of covering, 'disrobe' specifically relates to removing clothing.

Strip expressions, common phrases

strip down

To remove clothing or layers down to a minimal or basic state.

Example: He stripped down to his swim trunks before diving into the pool.

Note: The original word 'strip' refers to removing or taking something off, while 'strip down' specifically emphasizes reducing to a simpler form.

strip off

To remove a covering or outer layer.

Example: She stripped off the wallpaper to reveal the original paint underneath.

Note: While 'strip' can also mean to remove something, 'strip off' emphasizes the action of peeling or uncovering.

strip away

To remove or peel off layers to reveal what is underneath.

Example: The artist stripped away the excess paint to reveal the intricate details of the design.

Note: Similar to 'strip off', 'strip away' emphasizes the process of uncovering or revealing something hidden.

strip of

To remove or deprive something of its usual covering or decoration.

Example: The storm stripped the trees of their leaves, leaving them bare.

Note: While 'strip' may refer to removing something, 'strip of' specifically focuses on the act of taking away or separating from.

strip search

A thorough examination of a person's clothing and belongings, typically for security or investigative purposes.

Example: The security guards conducted a strip search on the suspect at the airport.

Note: In this phrase, 'strip' is used in the context of searching someone by requiring them to remove their clothes for inspection.

comic strip

A series of drawings or cartoons arranged in sequence to tell a story or convey humor.

Example: I enjoy reading the funny characters in the daily comic strip.

Note: Here, 'strip' is used in the context of a specific type of visual storytelling format, distinct from its general meaning of removing or taking away.

strip poker

A variation of poker in which players remove an article of clothing when they lose a round.

Example: They decided to play a game of strip poker at the party.

Note: In this context, 'strip' is used to indicate the action of removing clothing as a consequence of losing in the game, rather than its usual meaning of taking off or uncovering.

Strip everyday (slang) expressions

strip joint

A venue where striptease performances are held.

Example: Let's go to the strip joint tonight for some entertainment.

Note: It specifically refers to a place where striptease shows are performed.

strip club

A club where striptease performances are held.

Example: She works at a strip club as a dancer to earn extra money.

Note: Similar to 'strip joint', it refers to a club specifically for striptease performances.

strip tease

A seductive dance or performance in which someone gradually removes their clothing.

Example: She did a sexy strip tease at the party last night.

Note: It refers to the act of performing a striptease and can be used as a verb or a noun.

stripper

A person who performs striptease as entertainment.

Example: He hired a professional stripper for his friend's bachelor party.

Note: It refers to a person who performs striptease acts for entertainment purposes.

strip down to

To remove one's clothing until reaching a specific item or state.

Example: He stripped down to his boxers before jumping into the pool.

Note: While 'strip' alone means to remove clothing, 'strip down to' emphasizes stripping until a particular item or state is reached.

bare it all

To reveal everything, particularly personal information or emotions.

Example: During the truth or dare game, she decided to bare it all and share her deepest secret.

Note: It signifies revealing all aspects, not just physical appearance, as 'strip' implies.

strip for

To undress or perform a striptease for payment or another benefit.

Example: She would never strip for money, no matter how much she needed it.

Note: It specifies the action of stripping for a purpose, such as monetary gain.

Strip - Examples

The flag has red and white stripes.

She stripped the old wallpaper off the walls.

He went to a strip club with his friends.

Strip grammar

Strip - Proper noun (Proper noun) / Proper noun, singular (Proper noun, singular)

Lemma: strip

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): strips

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): strip

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): stripped

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): stripping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): strips

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): strip

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): strip

Syllables, Separation and Stress

strip Contains 1 syllables: strip

Phonetic transcription: ˈstrip

strip , ˈstrip (The red syllable is stressed)

Strip - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

strip: ~ 3800 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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