What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dry
Example
The desert is a very dry place. [dry: adjective]
Example
After running for an hour, I felt very dry and needed to drink some water. [dry: adjective]
Example
The drought has left the fields dry and barren. [dry: adjective]
thirsty
Example
I'm so thirsty after playing basketball for an hour. [thirsty: adjective]
Example
The hot weather made me feel very thirsty. [thirsty: adjective]
Example
I have a craving for a cold glass of water because I'm feeling thirsty. [thirsty: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dry is more commonly used than thirsty in everyday language. Dry is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while thirsty is less common and is mostly used in informal or casual conversations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dry and thirsty?
Both dry and thirsty are considered neutral in terms of formality, and they can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
