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dry vs dry up

dry up vs dry

dry is a noun but dry up is not a noun.

dry is an adjective but dry up is not an adjective.

dry and dry up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dry Yes Yes Yes No
dry up No No Yes No
As verbs, dry up is a hyponym of dry; that is, dry up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dry:
  • dry: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • dry up: lose water or moisture
dry (noun) dry up (noun)
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
dry (adjective) dry up (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 up (verb)
become dry or drier lose water or moisture
remove the moisture from and make dry dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture
Difference between dry and dry up

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