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dry up vs dry

dry vs dry up

dry up is not a noun while dry is a noun.

dry up is not an adjective while dry is an adjective.

dry up and dry both are verbs.

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

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