dry

US /draɪ/
UK /draɪ/
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1.

free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.

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The clothes are still dry.
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I need a dry towel.
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wetmoistdamp
2.

having little or no rainfall; arid.

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The desert is a very dry place.
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We are experiencing a long dry spell.
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wethumidrainy
3.

having no liquid to drink.

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I'm so dry, I need a glass of water.
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thirstyparched
4.

(of humor or a person's manner) subtle and expressed in a matter-of-fact way, often with a hint of irony.

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He has a very dry sense of humor.
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Her response was typically dry and witty.
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sarcasticwrysubtleunderstated
1.

make or become free from moisture or liquid.

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Please dry your hands.
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The sun will dry the clothes quickly.
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wetmoisten
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