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Meaning of dry out in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    dry out

    Definitions

    1. become dry or drier

    Examples

    • « The laundry dries in the sun »

    Derived terms

    • desiccant
    • drier
    • dryer
    • drying agent
    • sicative
  2. 2. become empty of water

    Examples

    • « The river runs dry in the summer »
  3. 3. remove the moisture from and make dry

    Examples

    • « dry clothes »
    • « dry hair »

    Antonyms

    • wet

    Derived terms

    • desiccant
    • drier
    • dryer
    • drying agent
    • sicative

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