English

dry

dɹaɪ, draɪ, dʒɹaɪ
Meaning: to remove water or moisture from something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: draɪ, dʒɹaɪ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base dry
3rd person singular present dries
Present participle drying
Past dried
Will future will dry
Going-to future going to dry
Imperative negative don't dry / do not dry

Example sentences

Please dry your hands with this towel.
Please dry your hands with this towel.
The wet paint on the wall is still drying.
The wet paint on the wall is still drying.
Please dry your hands with a towel.
Please dry your hands with a towel.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for the action of removing liquid, often with a cloth, heat, or air.

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