English Explanatory Dictionary

dry out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause moisture to be completely removed from; to make dry.
  2. To have excess water evaporate or be otherwise removed; to become dry.
  3. To (cause to) sober up; to cease to be drunk; to quit using drugs or alcohol.
  4. To become less oily, affecting play, after being oiled up.

Pronunciation

en-au-dry out.ogg

Word forms

dry out dries out drying out dried out

Synonyms

dessicate dehydrate
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