Dried

/draɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of dry; to remove moisture from something.

After the clothes were dried, they smelled fresh and clean.

to become dry or to cause something to lose moisture.

The flowers dried in the sun, preserving their beauty.

adjective

having had moisture removed; not wet.

She added dried herbs to the soup for extra flavor.

referring to food that has been dehydrated.

He snacked on dried fruits while hiking.

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

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.

dry

Having little or no moisture.

desiccate

To remove moisture from something.

Dried up.

After that long meeting, my energy felt dried.