Dried
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɹaɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dried is an adjective meaning Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.
Meaning
Without water or moisture, said of something that has previously been wet or moist; resulting from the process of drying.
More Meanings
- Usually of foods: cured, preserved by drying.
- Sold raw and unprocessed.
- simple past and past participle of dry
Example Sentences
dried lentils
dried fish; dried fruit
Synonyms for dried
Depending on context, synonyms include anhydrous, desiccated, dehydrated, dry, preserved.
Antonyms for dried
Common opposites include canned, tinned.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dehydrated, desiccated, preserved, spray, powder, freeze.
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