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Dry: meaning, definitions and examples

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dry

 

[ draษช ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000 Weather
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.

Synonyms

arid, dehydrated, parched

Examples of usage

  • The desert air was dry and hot.
  • After the rain stopped, the sun came out and dried the wet clothes.
Context #2 | Verb

laundry

Remove the moisture from (something); make it dry.

Synonyms

dehydrate, desiccate, evaporate

Examples of usage

  • She dried her hair with a towel.
  • Hang the clothes outside to dry in the sun.
Context #3 | Noun

humor

A witty remark; a clever or amusing comment.

Synonyms

amusing, clever, witty

Examples of usage

  • She always has a dry sense of humor.
  • His jokes are known for their dry wit.

Translations

Translations of the word "dry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trocken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kering

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒั…ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ suchy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนพใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑด์กฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suchรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพurr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€า“ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seco

Etymology

The word 'dry' has Old English origins, with roots in the word 'dryge'. Over time, the meaning of 'dry' has expanded beyond just the absence of moisture to include humor and wit. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing weather conditions to laundry techniques.

See also: dried, drying, dryness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,159, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.