dress
noun
an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.
am dressing
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present progressiveof dress (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"I am dressing better than I used to," admits Wallace.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I am dressing, Mr. Crabtree," came from Jack.
From The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery by Stratemeyer, Edward
"Yes," replied Amy, "I wish I could help you, but I am afraid it is impossible, and papa will be waiting; can you not come to my room whilst I am dressing?"
From Amy Herbert by Sewell, Elizabeth
Never mind, perhaps I can think while I am dressing for dinner.
From Kent Knowles: Quahaug by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby
Susanne," she called to her maid, who was in the inner room, "I am dressing at once.
From Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo by Grefé, Will
