The Opposite(Antonym) of “hydrated”
The antonyms of hydrated are dehydrated and dry. These words describe the opposite state of being when it comes to water content in the body or an object.
Explore all Antonyms of “hydrated”
Definitions and Examples of dehydrated, dry
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lacking adequate fluid in the body; suffering from excessive loss of water.
Example
After running a marathon, he felt dehydrated and needed to drink plenty of water.
Lacking moisture; not wet or damp.
Example
The desert is known for its dry climate and lack of rainfall.
Key Differences: dehydrated vs dry
- 1Dehydrated refers to a specific condition where the body lacks adequate fluid, while dry describes the absence of moisture in general.
- 2Dehydrated is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of the word's meaning, while dry is a gradable antonym, meaning it can be used to describe varying degrees of dryness.
Effective Usage of dehydrated, dry
- 1Health and Wellness: Use dehydrated to describe the state of the body when it lacks adequate fluids.
- 2Weather and Climate: Use dry to describe the absence of moisture in the air or on the ground.
- 3Cooking and Food: Use dehydrated to describe food that has had its moisture removed, and dry to describe food that is lacking moisture.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hydrated are dehydrated and dry. Dehydrated refers to a specific condition where the body lacks adequate fluid, while dry describes the absence of moisture in general. Use these words to describe health and wellness, weather and climate, and cooking and food.
