Dry

Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪ/

Dry (adjective)

  1. Not wet; having no water or moisture.
  2. Not interesting or exciting.
  3. Containing no alcohol.

Examples

  • The desert is extremely dry.
  • After the rain, the ground quickly became dry.

Common collocations: dry climate, dry skin, dry season, dry subject, dry presentation

Dry (verb)

  1. To make something free of water or moisture.

Examples

  • Hang the clothes outside to dry.
  • The sun will dry the wet pavement.

Synonyms of Dry

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dry

  • — describing the presence of moisture
  • — slightly wet or damp