The difference between Doff and Don

When used as verbs, doff means to remove or take off, especially of clothing, whereas don means to put on, to dress in.


Don is also noun with the meaning: a university professor, particularly one at oxford or cambridge.

check bellow for the other definitions of Doff and Don

  1. Doff as a verb (clothing):

    To remove or take off, especially of clothing.

  2. Doff as a verb:

    To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.

    Examples:

    "The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy."

  3. Doff as a verb:

    To get rid of, to throw off.

    Examples:

    "Doff that stupid idea: it would never work."

  4. Doff as a verb (reflexive):

    To strip; to divest; to undress.

  1. Don as a noun:

    A university professor, particularly one at Oxford or Cambridge.

  2. Don as a noun:

    A mafia boss.

  1. Don as a verb (transitive, clothing):

    To put on, to dress in.

    Examples:

    "To don one's clothes."

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