dry vs dry out

dry is a noun but dry out is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dry	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
dry out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, dry and dry out are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, dry out is a hyponym of dry; that is, dry out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dry:

Other hyponyms of dry include scorch, run dry.

As verbs, dry and dry out are synonyms defined as:

dry (noun)	dry out (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages

dry (adjective)	dry out (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)	dry out (verb)
become dry or drier	become dry or drier
remove the moisture from and make dry	remove the moisture from and make dry
	become empty of water