Meaning of the word "run dry" in English

What does "run dry" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

run dry

US /rʌn draɪ/

UK /rʌn draɪ/

If a supply of something runs dry, it is used up.

Example:

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Our water supply has run dry.

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The well ran dry during the drought.

Synonym:

deplete exhaust drain empty vanish

If a source of ideas or information runs dry, it no longer produces ideas or information.

Example:

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His creativity seems to have run dry.

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The author's inspiration began to run dry after years of writing.

Synonym:

fade diminish cease stop fail