dry
Translation
dry, arid, plain, witty
Examples
My clothes are not dry yet.
My clothes are not dry yet.
The desert has a very dry climate.
The desert has a very dry climate.
He has a very dry sense of humor.
He has a very dry sense of humour.
This is a dry white wine.
This is a dry white wine.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is dry ((...)) to be free from moisture The ground is very dry.
a dry ((noun)) ((...)) characterised by a lack of rain It was a dry, sunny day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arid, parched; Antonyms: wet, moist, damp
Etymology
From Old English 'dryge', meaning 'dry'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a desert with no rain to remember the primary meaning of 'free from moisture'.