Dried (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not still wet; "the ink has dried"; "a face marked with dried tears".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ink has dried on the document and it's now ready to file.
- The child's face was streaked with dried tears from her earlier tantrum.
- Dried bloodstains covered the injured man's torn clothes.
- She left the paint outside and it dried within a few hours in the hot sun.
- After waiting patiently for a while, she discovered that the spilled juice had finally dried.
Meaning 2
Preserved by removing natural moisture; "dried beef"; "dried fruit"; "dehydrated eggs"; "shredded and desiccated coconut meat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Dried herbs and spices lined the pantry shelves in glass jars.
- Dried mushrooms are an excellent ingredient in a variety of recipes, particularly stews and soups.
- Many snack bars use dried cranberries to provide natural sweetness.
- My mother loved snacking on dried apricots throughout the day.
- Instant soups and noodles often rely on dried vegetables for convenience and flavor.