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dry vs alter

alter vs dry

dry is a noun but alter is not a noun.

dry is an adjective but alter is not an adjective.

dry and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of dry; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than dry:
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of dry include change, modify.
dry (noun) alter (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dry (adjective) alter (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
dry (verb) alter (verb)
become dry or drier remove the ovaries of
remove the moisture from and make dry become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
make an alteration to
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