dried
Pronunciation: [draɪd]
Word
Context: "food"
(adjective) when something does not have any moisture or water left in it. This is often how we describe fruits, vegetables, or herbs that have been made hard and dry. It’s like when you leave grapes out for too long and they become raisins.
Example
I love adding dried apricots to my breakfast cereal.
Example
Fresh cherries are much better than dried ones for pies.
Example
Do you prefer dried fruit or fresh fruit?
Context: "process"
(verb) to take away the moisture or water from something, making it dry. For example, when you put wet clothes outside in the sun, they become dried.
Example
I dried the dishes after washing them.
Example
I didn't dry the laundry properly, so it still felt damp.
Example
Can you help me dry the wet towels?
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