dry — free from moisture or liquid; not wet or damp
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: free from moisture or liquid; not wet or damp
Pronunciation (IPA): /draɪ/
Example Sentences
- My phone fell in water, so I put it in rice to dry it out.
- The comedian's dry delivery made even the worst jokes hilarious.
- After the long dry season, the first rain felt like a miracle.
dry
ADJECTIVE[/draɪ/]
free from moisture or liquid; not wet or damp
After hours under the sun, the riverbed is completely dry and cracked.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Dry derives from Old English 'dryge', which developed from a common Germanic root meaning 'without moisture'. The word's primary sense of 'free from water or liquid' expanded metaphorically to denote qualities such as 'tedious' or 'harsh' in later English usage.
Breakdown
dryge (Old English: free from moisture) → dry. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *drugiz, ultimately describing the absence of liquid or dampness.
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📝Examples
“My phone fell in water, so I put it in rice to dry it out.”
“The comedian's dry delivery made even the worst jokes hilarious.”
“After the long dry season, the first rain felt like a miracle.”
“His dry wit always catches people off guard.”
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