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Definition of Dry out
1. Verb. Become dry or drier. "The laundry dries in the sun"
Exact synonyms: Dry
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Scorch, Run Dry
Derivative terms: Drier, Drier
Generic synonyms: Change
Specialized synonyms: Scorch, Run Dry
Derivative terms: Drier, Drier
2. Verb. Become empty of water. "The river runs dry in the summer"
3. Verb. Remove the moisture from and make dry. "Dry hair"
Exact synonyms: Dry
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Dehydrate, Desiccate, Dry Up, Exsiccate, Dehydrate, Desiccate, Spin-dry, Tumble Dry, Spray-dry, Dehumidify, Parch, Sear, Rough-dry, Blow-dry, Drip-dry, Air
Causes: Dry
Derivative terms: Drier, Drier
Antonyms: Wet
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Dehydrate, Desiccate, Dry Up, Exsiccate, Dehydrate, Desiccate, Spin-dry, Tumble Dry, Spray-dry, Dehumidify, Parch, Sear, Rough-dry, Blow-dry, Drip-dry, Air
Causes: Dry
Derivative terms: Drier, Drier
Antonyms: Wet
Definition of Dry out
1. Verb. To have excess water evaporate or be otherwise removed. ¹
2. Verb. (idiomatic) To sober up; to cease to be drunk. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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