A2adjective 1K

Dry

🇬🇧 UK /["/draɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/draɪ/"]/

Meaning of Dry

not wet or sticky; without water or moisture

In simple words: not wet; without moisture

Dry in a sentence

• The laundry is all dry after being in the sun.
• Please remember to water the plants; they look very dry.
• He has a dry sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.
• She enjoys reading dry academic articles, finding them fascinating.
• The desert is a dry place with very little rainfall.
• The cake turned out perfectly with a dry consistency, just as I wanted.
• In winter, my skin becomes dry and needs moisturizing.
• He made a dry joke that left everyone in silence.

How to use Dry

Use 'dry' to describe something that lacks moisture. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid it in poetic contexts where more vivid descriptions might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a desert scene; dry as a bone with no water in sight.

Related words

Collocations with Dry

• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• be
• feel
• look
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Dry

• arid
• dehydrated
• parched
• desiccated
• unmoistened

Opposites of Dry

• wet
• moist
• soggy

Common mistakes with Dry

• Confusing with 'dried' which means something that has been made dry
• Using 'dry' instead of 'bored' when referring to a lack of interest
• 'Dry' as a verb; it's primarily an adjective in English

Frequently asked questions about Dry

What does Dry mean?

not wet; without moisture

What is the definition of Dry?

not wet or sticky; without water or moisture

How do you use Dry in a sentence?

The laundry is all dry after being in the sun.

Can you give another example of Dry?

Please remember to water the plants; they look very dry.

What are synonyms for Dry?

Common alternatives include arid, dehydrated, parched, desiccated, unmoistened.

What is the opposite of Dry?

Opposite meanings include wet, moist, soggy.

What words go with Dry?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Dry?

Confusing with 'dried' which means something that has been made dry Using 'dry' instead of 'bored' when referring to a lack of interest 'Dry' as a verb; it's primarily an adjective in English

How do you pronounce Dry?

US: /["/draɪ/"]/, UK: /["/draɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dry?

Use 'dry' to describe something that lacks moisture. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid it in poetic contexts where more vivid descriptions might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Dry?

"Dry" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.