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drying

Pronunciation: [ˈdraɪɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use drying in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action”

(verb) the process of removing moisture from something like clothes or hair. When you dry something, you make it less wet.

Example

I am drying my clothes in the sun so they smell fresh.

Example

I forgot to take my umbrella, and now my clothes are not drying very quickly in the rain.

Example

Are you drying your hair after the shower?

Context: “state”

(noun) the phase or act of something becoming less wet. This is when things turn from damp to completely dry.

Example

The drying of the wet paint takes about two hours.

Example

The drying process was slow because it was very humid outside.

Example

How long does the drying take when you paint?

How to pronounce drying

Pronunciation: [ˈdraɪɪŋ]

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