Definitions and Examples of dry, arid, parched
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from moisture or water; not wet or damp.
Example
The desert is a dry and arid place with little rainfall.
Having little or no rain; very dry or parched.
Example
The arid climate of the region made it difficult for crops to grow.
Extremely dry, hot, and thirsty.
Example
After walking in the sun for hours, he felt parched and desperately needed a drink.
Key Differences: dry vs arid vs parched
- 1Dry refers to a lack of moisture or water, while drenched means to be completely soaked or saturated with water.
- 2Arid describes a place that has little or no rain, while drenched implies an excess of water.
- 3Parched means to be extremely dry, hot, and thirsty, while drenched means to be completely soaked with water.
Effective Usage of dry, arid, parched
- 1Weather: Use these antonyms to describe different weather conditions.
- 2Clothing: Use these antonyms to describe the state of clothing after being exposed to water.
- 3Emotions: Use these antonyms to describe emotions related to thirst and dryness.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of drenched are dry, arid, and parched. These words describe a state of being completely opposite to drenched. Use these antonyms to describe different weather conditions, the state of clothing after being exposed to water, and emotions related to thirst and dryness.
