Dry Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lose water or moisture; "In the desert, you get dehydrated very quickly".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The once-pristine lake began to dry up during the severe drought that lasted several years.
- If you don't put water in your planters regularly, the soil can dry up and kill the plants.
- Over time, the small stream began to dry up as the town's water supply was diverted.
- After a prolonged period of no rainfall, the dams started to dry up and the town faced severe water restrictions.
- If the tree's roots aren't constantly watered, they can dry up and the tree will wither away.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture; "a mummified body was found".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The ancient plants had completely dry up and become brittle in the intense desert heat.
- If this soil does not receive adequate rainfall, it will dry up and crack.
- A once lush garden left dry up and wither after months of severe drought.
- Untreated, the plant's skin began to dry up and develop deep wrinkles.
- The normally plump and juicy skin had started to dry up and shrink from dehydration.