Meaning & Definition of word "Dried"

Dried

/draɪd/

verb:

  • 1. past tense of dry; to remove moisture from something.
    • Example: After the clothes were dried, they smelled fresh and clean.
  • 2. to become dry or to cause something to lose moisture.
    • Example: The flowers dried in the sun, preserving their beauty.

adjective:

  • 1. having had moisture removed; not wet.
    • Example: She added dried herbs to the soup for extra flavor.
  • 2. referring to food that has been dehydrated.
    • Example: He snacked on dried fruits while hiking.

Etymology

The past participle of the verb 'dry', from Old English 'drēogan'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dried up:

To become exhausted or depleted.

dried flowers:

Flowers that have been preserved by drying.

dried out:

To lose moisture or become less effective.

Related Words

dry:

Having little or no moisture.

desiccate:

To remove moisture from something.

Slang Meanings of dried

Meaning: Dried up.

Example Sentence: After that long meeting, my energy felt dried.