dried Definition
- 1(of a substance) having had all the water removed; not wet
- 2(of food) preserved by removing the moisture from it
- 3(of a flower or plant) having had the moisture removed in order to preserve it
Using dried: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dried" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She bought a bag of dried fruits and nuts.
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The clothes were hung out to dry and became dried in the sun.
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Dried flowers are often used for decoration.
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The beef jerky was made from dried meat.
dried Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dried
Phrases with dried
dried up
to become exhausted or depleted, especially in terms of creativity or productivity
Example
After writing for hours, his inspiration dried up.
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The river dried out during the summer months.
a play on the phrase 'tried and true,' meaning something that has been tested and proven to be reliable
Example
This recipe is dried and true, I've been making it for years.
Summary: dried in Brief
The term 'dried' [drahyd] describes a substance that has had all its water removed, such as dried fruits and meat. It also refers to the process of removing moisture from food or flowers. The phrase 'dried up' means to become exhausted or depleted, while 'dried out' means to become dry. 'Dried and true' is a play on the phrase 'tried and true,' referring to something that has been tested and proven reliable.
