dry
verb/draɪ/
Frequency rank: #1,369 most common English word
Meaning
Free from water or moisture; or to make or become dry.
Example sentence
After washing the clothes, I hang them outside to dry.
Synonyms & related words
- air
- dehydrate
- desiccate
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