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dry. The first 10 are listed below.
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Main Entry:
1dry 
Pronunciation:
dr
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
dri·er 
/
dr
(-
)r/;
dri·est 
/
dr
-
st/
1 : free or nearly free from liquid and especially water <
dry weight> <
dry steam>
2 : characterized by loss or lack of water: as
a : lacking precipitation and humidity <a
dry climate>
b : lacking freshness
: STALE c : low in or deprived of natural juices or moisture <
dry hay> <a
dry fruit>
3 : not being in or under water <
dry land>
4 a : THIRSTY 1
b : marked by the absence of alcoholic beverages <a
dry party>
c : no longer damp or sticky <the paint is
dry>
5 : containing or using no liquid (as water) <a
dry creek> <
dry heat>
6 : not giving milk <a
dry cow>
7 : not producing phlegm <
dry cough>
8 : not producing or yielding what is expected or wanted <a
dry oil well>
9 : marked by a matter-of-fact, ironic, or terse manner of expression <
dry humor>
10 : failing to arouse interest or enthusiasm <a
dry lecture>
11 : not sweet <
dry wines>
12 : relating to, favoring, or practicing prohibition of alcoholic beverages <a
dry county>
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dry·ly or dri·ly adverb -
dry·ness noun
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