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Meaning of dry up
dry up (v)
lose water or moisture
dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
dry up Sentence Examples
- The sun's heat caused the river to dry up completely during the summer months.
- After a few days without rain, the soil in the garden began to dry up and crack.
- The old well had dried up long ago, forcing the villagers to travel far and wide to find water.
- The lack of moisture caused the flowers in the vase to dry up and wilt.
- The intense heat of the fire quickly dried up the wet clothes that had been hanging on the clothesline.
- The riverbed was completely dry, with no sign of water to be seen.
- The leaves on the tree withered and dried up due to the harsh winter weather.
- The stagnant pool of water in the backyard slowly dried up over time, leaving behind a muddy patch of earth.
- The once lush green lawn had dried up and turned brown due to neglect and lack of water.
- The river's flow had been diverted for irrigation purposes, causing the downstream areas to dry up and become barren.
FAQs About the word dry up
lose water or moisture, dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
calm (down), clam up, settle (down),quiet (down), cool (down), shut up, pipe down, hold one's peace, hush, belt up
talk,speak, speak, talk,speak out, spout (off), speak up, spout (off), speak out, speak up
The sun's heat caused the river to dry up completely during the summer months.
After a few days without rain, the soil in the garden began to dry up and crack.
The old well had dried up long ago, forcing the villagers to travel far and wide to find water.
The lack of moisture caused the flowers in the vase to dry up and wilt.
