Definitions and Examples of clean, dry
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from dirt, stains, or impurities.
Example
After a long day at work, she took a relaxing shower to feel clean and refreshed.
Without moisture or wetness.
Example
The clothes were left outside to dry in the sun after being washed.
Key Differences: clean vs dry
- 1Clean refers to the absence of dirt or impurities, while dry means without moisture or wetness.
- 2Clean can be used to describe both objects and people, while dry is mainly used to describe objects.
- 3Dry can also be used to describe humor or wit that lacks emotion or feeling.
Effective Usage of clean, dry
- 1Household Chores: Use clean to describe a spotless home, and dry to describe laundry that has been dried.
- 2Weather: Use dry to describe a sunny day with no rain, and miry to describe a rainy day with muddy roads.
- 3Personal Hygiene: Use clean to describe a fresh and hygienic body, and dry to describe a towel that has absorbed all the water after a shower.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of miry are clean and dry. Clean refers to the absence of dirt or impurities, while dry means without moisture or wetness. Use these words to describe household chores, weather, and personal hygiene.
