dry
dry
remove moisture
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dry with Russian translation
dry usage examples
Суши джинсы на веревке, чтобы они не сели в сушильной машине.
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer.
Суши только что собранный базилик в прохладном, проветриваемом месте, чтобы сохранить аромат.
Dry the freshly picked basil in a cool, airy place to keep its flavour.
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dry belongs to the topic "Colors and Materials". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dry synonyms
Related words worth learning together
let something dry naturally in the open air without heat
I prefer to air-dry my sweaters to avoid shrinkage.
remove moisture by rubbing or wiping with a towel
Towel-dry your hair before using a hairdryer.
absorb liquid from a surface, usually by pressing with an absorbent material
Blot the red wine spill with a clean cloth—don't rub.
twist to force water out of something
Wring out the towel before hanging it to dry.
remove excess water by spinning (usually in a machine)
Use the spin-dry cycle to take most of the water out of the clothes.
remove water from something, especially in medical or food contexts
The hiker became dehydrated after several hours without water.
Toast the bread slices until they are golden.
Hang the shirts on the line to dry.
remove moisture completely, often in a technical or scientific context
The researchers desiccated the soil samples before analysis.
What's the difference
How is dry different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce dry and what this word means
dry means dry. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dry
/tə ˈdraɪ/
dry translation
dry
dry examples
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer.
dry transcription
/tə ˈdraɪ/, /ˈdraɪ/
Questions about this word
dry meaning: what does it mean?
remove moisture
dry pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dry is pronounced as /tə ˈdraɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dry definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Dry the jeans on the line to avoid shrinking them in the tumble dryer. Translation: Суши джинсы на веревке, чтобы они не сели в сушильной машине.
Is dry part of Household Chores vocabulary?
Yes, dry can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dry part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
Yes, dry can be learned in the Garden and Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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