dry

Meaning

to remove moisture; to become free of water

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

free from moisture or liquid; not wet

Example Sentences

Hang the clothes outside to dry.

The desert has very dry climate.

The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun.

Example Expressions

dry run

Synonyms

dehydrate, evaporate, drain, wither, arid, parched, dehydrated, withered, barren

Entry 1

dehydrate, evaporate, drain, wither

Entry 2

arid, parched, dehydrated, withered

Entry 3

arid, parched, dehydrated, barren

Antonyms

wet, moisten, dampen, soak, moist, humid, damp

Entry 1

wet, moisten, dampen, soak

Entry 2

wet, moist, humid, damp

Entry 3

wet, moist, damp

Collocations

dry clothes, dry completely, dry naturally, dry thoroughly, dry in the sun, dry weather, dry skin, dry humor, dry land

Entry 1

dry clothes, dry completely, dry naturally, dry thoroughly, dry in the sun

Entry 2

dry weather, dry skin, dry humor

Entry 3

dry weather, dry land, dry skin, dry humor