dry
Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The grass is dry because it has not rained all week.
The grass does not have any water on it because there was no rain.
The forecast predicts a dry spell for the next ten days.
The weather report says there will be no rain for ten days.
Is my shirt dry yet?
Is the water gone from my shirt so I can wear it?
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'y' in 'dry' as a little cup that is empty because there is no water in it.
Quiz rápido
The sun is very hot today, so the wet clothes will be ______ soon.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: dry
Ejemplos
The grass is dry because it has not rained all week.
everydayThe grass does not have any water on it because there was no rain.
The forecast predicts a dry spell for the next ten days.
formalThe weather report says there will be no rain for ten days.
Is my shirt dry yet?
informalIs the water gone from my shirt so I can wear it?
Cacti are plants that thrive in dry, desert environments.
academicCacti grow well in places that have very little water.
We need a dry area to store the new paper shipments.
businessWe require a place without moisture for the paper inventory.
Sinónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
dry run
a rehearsal or practice session
high and dry
left in a difficult situation without help
dry humor
funny in a subtle, understated way
Se confunde a menudo con
Arid is a more technical or formal word used specifically for very dry climates like deserts.
Drought is a noun describing a long period of dry weather, while dry is an adjective.
Notas de uso
Use 'dry' to describe the physical state of objects without water or to describe weather that lacks rain. It can also describe food or drink that lacks sweetness or moisture.
Errores comunes
Learners sometimes use 'dry' when they mean they want to drink water; in English, we say 'I am thirsty' rather than 'I am dry.'
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'y' in 'dry' as a little cup that is empty because there is no water in it.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English word 'drȳge,' which has Germanic roots meaning 'to dry or wither.'
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, 'dry weather' is highly desired for outdoor social events like summer barbecues or cricket matches.
Quiz rápido
The sun is very hot today, so the wet clothes will be ______ soon.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: dry
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