dry out
Third Person
dries out
Present Participle
drying out
Past Tense
dried out
Past Participle
dried out
1
to become dry or drier after the removal of moisture
- The soil will eventually dry out after a few days of no rainfall.
- Hang the wet towels outside, and they will gradually dry out in the breeze.
- After the rain, the flooded streets started to dry out under the warmth of the sun.
- Leave the freshly painted artwork to dry out completely before framing it.
- Wet paint on the walls will slowly dry out, revealing the true color.
Synonyms:
2
to remove moisture or water from something, making it dry or drier
transitive
- Using a towel, try to dry out the spilled water on the kitchen counter.
- The hairdryer can help you dry out your wet shoes more quickly.
- After washing the car, use a cloth to dry out the surface for a streak-free shine.
- The sun will dry out the wet clothes left on the line.
- They decided to dry out the soaked carpet after the flooding.
Antonyms:
3
to become empty of water, often referring to a container or space
- The pond will naturally dry out during the hot summer months.
- As the riverbed widened, the stream began to dry out.
- Be cautious not to let the well dry out during the dry season.
- The wetlands may dry out in the absence of sufficient rainfall.
- After the rain stopped, the puddles in the driveway started to dry out.
Synonyms:
4
(of an alcoholic person) to quit drinking alcohol, usually with the help of a treatment program to overcome the addiction
- After years of struggling with alcoholism, John decided it was time to dry out and seek professional help to overcome his addiction.
- The rehabilitation center provides a supportive environment for individuals looking to dry out and break free from their dependence on alcohol.
- She finally reached a point where she recognized the need to dry out and began attending support group meetings.
- After realizing the impact of his alcoholism on his life, Mark decided to dry out and seek professional help.
5
to make someone stop drinking alcohol, particularly for someone with alcoholism
transitive
- The detox center successfully dried her out, and she started a new chapter in her life.
- After a week in the rehabilitation program, John was dried out and ready to reintegrate into society.
- Following a month of counseling and support, the recovery center dried out Emily, and she embraced a sober lifestyle.
- The support group played a crucial role in drying out David, who had struggled with alcohol addiction for years.
- With the guidance of a professional counselor, Susan was dried out and determined to maintain her sobriety.