Cloth-Clothes | Commonly Confused Words

Cloth

/klɒθ/

Material made from weaving fibers together, often used for making clothes and other items

The cloth feels silky.There were some blankets, cloths and animals' skins in the room.The cloth opens.

This word has no antonyms

/kləʊðz/

Items worn to cover the body

He had long grey hair and wore very old-fashioned clothes.It is a Bargeman's suit of clothes.'You can buy your wedding clothes in Paris.'

This word has no antonyms

"Cloth" is singular, referring to a piece of fabric, while "clothes" is plural, referring to garments worn by people.
Remember that "cloth" has one vowel, like a single piece of fabric, while "clothes" has two, which can help you remember it's plural and relates to multiple items.
Think of "cloth" as a raw material for making "clothes".
Knowing that "clothes" can include all attire, whereas "cloth" is more general for any woven or knitted fabric.
"Cloth" is something you might use to make clothes, but not wear by itself unless specially tailored.