dry

adjective

Related

Derivations dry

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : dry
  • comparative : dryer
  • comparative : drier
  • superlative : dryest
  • superlative : driest

Senses

  • abscence of fluids
  • lacking sweetness
  • abstaining from or prohibiting alcohol use
  • lacking adornment, emotion, warmth
  • containing much strong liquor

dry

verb

Forms

  • simple present : dry
  • simple present, singular, third person : dries
  • simple past : dried
  • present participle : drying
  • past participle : dried

Senses

  • (cause to) lose moisture

dry

noun

Forms

  • singular : dry
  • plural : drys

Senses

  • place where alcohol is prohibited