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dried

/dɹaɪd/

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adjective

Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.

Examples :

"The laundry basket contained a pile of dried clothes. "

condition process weather nature

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adjective

Usually of foods: cured, preserved by drying.

Examples :

"dried fish; dried fruit"

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adjective

Sold raw and unprocessed.

Examples :

"dried lentils"

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verb

To lose moisture.

Examples :

"The clothes dried on the line."

weather nature process

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verb

To remove moisture from.

Examples :

"Devin dried her eyes with a handkerchief."

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verb

Examples :

"After running all morning, the dog dried quickly, needing a drink of water. "

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verb

To exhaust; to cause to run dry.

Examples :

"The long, hot summer had dried up the garden hose, leaving it useless for watering the plants. "

environment nature process

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verb

For an actor to forget his or her lines while performing.

Examples :

"During the school play, the young actor dried his lines and had to pause, looking flustered. "

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