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Meaning of dried
The primary meaning of the word "dried" is to be free from moisture or to have been made free from moisture.
Etymology of dried
The word "dried" has its roots in Old English "drīgan", which means to become or make dry, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "draugiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dher-", which also meant to dry or wither, the word has evolved through Middle English "dryen" to its current form.
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Definitions
- The word "dried" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of something, especially food) preserved by having moisture removed
- + (of a person or their skin) feeling or appearing dry, often due to lack of moisture
- + (of a river, lake, or other body of water) having little or no water
Usage Examples
- The fruits were dried in the sun to preserve them for later use.
- * The soil was dried and cracked due to the severe drought.
- * She applied a moisturizer to her dried skin after the long, hot bath.