Phrasal Verbs With 'Dry'

Dry off phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Dry something quickly, or dry the surface
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I had a shower and DRIED myself OFF.

Dry out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Stop drinking or taking drugs when addicted
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: He checked into a clinic to DRY OUT after being arrested for drink-driving.
  2. Meaning: Dry something fully
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They DRIED the fruit OUT in the sun.

Dry up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Lose all the water from a river, lake, source, etc
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The lake DRIED UP because of the water extraction for cotton farming.
  2. Meaning: Stop being supplied with something
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: His income DRIED UP when cheaper options became available.
  3. Meaning: Be unable to speak
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: She DRIED UP in the press conference.
  4. Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I washed and DRIED UP.
  5. Meaning: Dry plates, dishes, cutlery, etc, after washing them up
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I DRIED the dishes UP.

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