dry out vs dry

dry out is not a noun while dry is a noun.

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

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

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

As verbs, dry is a hypernym of dry out; that is, dry is a word with a broader meaning than dry out:

Other hypernyms of dry out include dry out.

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

dry out (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

dry out (verb)	dry (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