5 letter words starting with DRIE

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.

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Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: a machine or apparatus for removing moisture, as by heating or blowing; a desiccant.
• Adjective: comparative of dry; having little or no moisture; not wet or moist; arid; parched.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdraɪər/
• UK: /ˈdrʌɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word "drier" originated from the Old English word "dryge" which means "dry". It has been in use since the 14th century. As a noun, it refers to a machine or apparatus for removing moisture. As an adjective, it describes something that is not wet or moist.

Synonyms:

• Dehumidifier
• Desiccant
• Arid
• Parched

Related Words:

• Dried
• Dries
• Drier
• Drift
• Drill

Example Sentences:

• The drier is not working properly, so the clothes are still wet.
• The desert is a drier climate than the jungle.

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.