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dry

 
pronunciation:
draI
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: drier, dryer, driest, dryest
definition 1: not wet; without any water.
If you don't hang up the towels, they will not get dry.We can keep dry under this big umbrella.
antonyms:
damp, moist, wet
definition 2: not getting much rain, or not getting any rain.
The desert is a very dry place.
synonyms:
rainless
similar words:
thirsty
definition 3: not having enough water inside.
This cake is too dry.
similar words:
stale
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: dries, drying, dried
definition: to make something dry.
Be sure to dry your hair before you go outside.
similar words:
wipe
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  • dryer:
    an appliance for drying clothes or hair.
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