Definition of "dry"

Kid-friendly meaning of dry, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "dry" mean?

dry (adjective) — not wet at all.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables1 (dry)

Example sentences using "dry"

Grade K–2
The towel is dry.
Grade 3–5
Plants need water when the soil gets dry.
Grade 6–8
After the long drought, the riverbed was completely dry for the first time in living memory.

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