donning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of putting on or putting on clothing, protective gear, or accessories.

  - "He donned his coat before leaving the house."
  - "The firefighters donned their protective gear before entering the burning building."

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Antonyms

doff

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Synonyms

clothe , dight , enrobe

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Variants

List of all variants of donning that leads to same result
don , donned , donning , dons

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Etymology

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The word 'donning' comes from the Old English word 'donnan' which means 'to put on'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'donning' is often used in the context of putting on protective gear, especially in professions where safety is a priority.

2. The term 'donning and doffing' refers to the act of putting on and taking off protective gear, often used in the context of workplaces with hazardous conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dressing: The act of putting on clothes or preparing oneself for an occasion.

2. Protective gear: Equipment worn to protect the body from harm, such as a helmet, armor, or a hazmat suit.

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Culture

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Donning has been used in various literary works and art to depict the act of putting on armor or clothing for different reasons such as protection, ceremony, or disguise.

How to Memorize "donning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of putting on clothing or gear. Imagine yourself putting on a coat or helmet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'donning' with the act of putting on something. Think of the verb 'don' in 'donate' and 'donkey' and imagine the 'ing' form as 'putting on'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'donning' as 'don' + 'ning' = 'putting on'.

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