- ˌdry (sth) ˈout
- phrasal verb
if something dries out, or if it is dried out, some or all the water comes out of itWater the plant regularly to stop the soil from drying out.[/ex]
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ˌdry (sth) ˈout
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dry something out — ˌdry ˈout | ˌdry sthˈout derived to become or to allow sth to become dry, in a way that is not wanted • Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. • Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. Main entry: ↑dryderived … Useful english dictionary
ˌdry (sth) ˈup — phrasal verb if something dries up, or if it is dried up, all the water comes out of it The land had dried up and no crops would grow.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
dry — 1 /draI/ adjective comparative driersuperlative driest 1 NOT WET without water or liquid inside or on the surface: The floor was made of hard dry earth. | The paint isn t dry yet be careful! | Can you check if the washing s dry? | shake/rub/wipe… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
dry*/*/*/ — [draɪ] adj I 1) something that is dry has little or no water or other liquid inside or on it Ant: wet Are your hands dry?[/ex] Vegetables should be stored in a cool dry place.[/ex] 2) with no rain Ant: wet warm dry places like southern Spain[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
dry — dry1 W2S2 [draı] adj comparative drier superlative driest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(not wet)¦ 2¦(weather)¦ 3 dry mouth/skin/lips/hair etc 4 run/go dry 5¦(humour)¦ 6¦(boring)¦ 7 dry cough 8 dry wine/sherr … Dictionary of contemporary English
dry — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb ADVERB ▪ carefully, completely, properly, thoroughly ▪ Wait until the paint has completely dried. ▪ Always dry clothes thoroughly before you wear them again. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
dry-clean — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: back formation from dry cleaning : to subject to dry cleaning * * * ˌdry ˈclean [dry clean dry cleans dry cleaned dry cleaning] … Useful english dictionary
dry off — transitive verb : to develop dormancy in (a plant) by withholding water * * * ˌdry ˈoff [intransitive/transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they dry off present participle drying off … Useful english dictionary
dry run — noun a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert) he missed too many rehearsals a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding • Syn: ↑rehearsal • Derivationally related forms: ↑rehearse (for … Useful english dictionary
ˌdry (yourself/sth) ˈoff — phrasal verb if something dries off, or if you dry it off, all the water comes out of it or is wiped from its surface My boots dried off in the sun.[/ex] He got out of the shower and dried himself off.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
