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dehumidify vs dry

dry vs dehumidify

dehumidify is not a noun while dry is a noun.

dehumidify is not an adjective while dry is an adjective.

dehumidify and dry both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dehumidify No No Yes No
dry Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, dry is a hypernym of dehumidify; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than dehumidify:
  • dehumidify: make less humid
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
Other hypernyms of dehumidify include dry out.
dehumidify (noun) dry (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dehumidify (adjective) dry (adjective)
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
not producing milk
(of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
lacking moisture or volatile components
without a mucous or watery discharge
having a large proportion of strong liquor
humorously sarcastic or mocking
practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
not shedding tears
lacking warmth or emotional involvement
unproductive especially of the expected results
lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
(of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
having no adornment or coloration
dehumidify (verb) dry (verb)
make less humid become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry
Difference between dehumidify and dry

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