5 letter words starting with DRI

Word: Dries

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

• To remove moisture from something by heating, wiping, or exposing it to air
• To become dry or cause something to become dry

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /draɪz/
• UK: /draɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dries" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "dry". It comes from the Old English word "dryġan" which means "to dry". The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of removing moisture from something or to describe something that has become free from moisture. It is also used in various idiomatic expressions such as "to dry up" which means to cease to exist or to become unproductive.

5. Synonyms:

• Dehydrate
• Desiccate
• Evaporate
• Parch
• Suck dry

6. Related Words:

• Drier
• Drips
• Drift
• Drill
• Drive

7. Example Sentences:

• The sun dries the clothes on the clothesline.
• She dries her hair with a hairdryer.
• After the rain stopped, the streets quickly dried up.
• He left the wet towel on the floor and it took two days to dry.
• The drought has caused the river to dry up completely.

Drill Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun:

• A tool with a pointed end for making holes in hard materials.
• A training exercise or practice.
• A repetitive exercise or activity for improving a skill.

Verb:

• To make a hole in something using a drill.
• To practice or train a skill through repetition.
• To teach or instruct through repetition.

Pronunciations

US: /drɪl/

UK: /drɪl/

Origin and Usage

The word "drill" originated from the Old English word "drilian," which meant to bore a hole. The noun form of the word has been in use since the 1600s, while the verb form has been in use since the 1800s. The word is commonly used in the context of construction, manufacturing, and military training.

Synonyms

Noun: bore, auger, bit, exercise, practice

Verb: bore, puncture, train, instruct

Related Words

drift, droll, drink, droop, drive

Example Sentences

Noun:

• The carpenter used a drill to make a hole in the wall.
• The soldiers went through a rigorous drill to prepare for the mission.
• The basketball team practiced their layups and free throws during their drill.

Verb:

• The carpenter drilled a hole in the wall.
• The basketball coach drilled the team on their defensive strategies.
• The teacher drilled the students on their multiplication tables.

Word: Dries

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definitions:

• To remove moisture from something by heating, wiping, or exposing it to air
• To become dry or cause something to become dry

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /draɪz/
• UK: /draɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dries" is the third person singular present tense of the verb "dry". It comes from the Old English word "dryġan" which means "to dry". The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of removing moisture from something or to describe something that has become free from moisture. It is also used in various idiomatic expressions such as "to dry up" which means to cease to exist or to become unproductive.

5. Synonyms:

• Dehydrate
• Desiccate
• Evaporate
• Parch
• Suck dry

6. Related Words:

• Drier
• Drips
• Drift
• Drill
• Drive

7. Example Sentences:

• The sun dries the clothes on the clothesline.
• She dries her hair with a hairdryer.
• After the rain stopped, the streets quickly dried up.
• He left the wet towel on the floor and it took two days to dry.
• The drought has caused the river to dry up completely.

Parts of Speech

Dried is an adjective.

Definitions

Dried refers to something that has had all of its moisture removed.

Pronunciations

US: /draɪd/

UK: /draɪd/

Origin and Usage

The word dried is the past tense of the verb dry. It is commonly used to describe food that has been preserved by removing moisture, such as dried fruit or beef jerky. It can also be used to describe other objects that have had their moisture removed, such as dried flowers or clothes that have been hung out to dry.

Synonyms

Dehydrated, desiccated, withered, shriveled.

Related Words

Dryer, drier, dried, dries, dryer, fryer.

Example Sentences

• The dried fruit was a perfect snack for the hike.
• The clothes were dried in the sun.
• The flowers were beautiful, even though they were dried.

Heres what I came up with: dribs

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

• a small quantity of liquid that falls or flows in drops; a small amount of something;
• the act of dripping.

Pronunciations:

• US: /drɪbz/
• UK: /drɪbz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dribs" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "dribben" which means "to fall in drops". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in modern English to describe a small quantity of liquid that falls or flows in drops or a small amount of something.

Synonyms:

• drop
• trickle
• drizzle
• splash
• sprinkle

Related Words:

• brisk
• cribs
• cries
• drabs
• drags

Example Sentences:

• The rain came down in dribs and drabs throughout the day.
• He only ate a few dribs of his meal, leaving the rest untouched.
• The faucet was dripping, leaving small dribs of water on the counter.