dry up (Meaning)

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dry up (v)

lose water or moisture

dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

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.

lose water or moisture, dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

quiet (down), shut up, hold one's peace, pipe down, hush, settle (down), clam up, calm (down), cool (down), hold one's tongue

talk,speak, talk, speak, speak up, spout (off), spout (off), speak up, speak out,speak out

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.